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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.96, 366.08 and 107.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.96, 366.08 and 107.01 is: 160.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.96 : 366.08 = 107.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.96/366.08 = 107.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.96x = 366.08 × 107.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.96x = 39,173.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,173.69/243.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.57

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