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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.98, 365.28 and 162.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.98, 365.28 and 162.66 is: 243.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.98 : 365.28 = 162.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.98/365.28 = 162.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.98x = 365.28 × 162.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.98x = 59,416.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,416.44/243.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.53

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