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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.94, 336.57 and 165.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.94, 336.57 and 165.40 is: 228.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.94 : 336.57 = 165.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.94/336.57 = 165.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.94x = 336.57 × 165.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.94x = 55,668.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,668.68/243.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.21

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