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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.96, 366.12 and 162.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.96, 366.12 and 162.81 is: 244.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.96 : 366.12 = 162.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.96/366.12 = 162.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.96x = 366.12 × 162.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.96x = 59,608.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,608.00/243.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.33

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