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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.97, 365.26 and 162.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.97, 365.26 and 162.65 is: 243.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.97 : 365.26 = 162.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.97/365.26 = 162.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.97x = 365.26 × 162.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.97x = 59,409.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,409.54/243.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.51

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