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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.98, 365.92 and 70.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.98, 365.92 and 70.65 is: 105.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.98 : 365.92 = 70.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.98/365.92 = 70.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.98x = 365.92 × 70.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.98x = 25,850.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,850.98/243.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.96

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