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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.99, 365.89 and 70.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.99, 365.89 and 70.61 is: 105.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.99 : 365.89 = 70.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.99/365.89 = 70.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.99x = 365.89 × 70.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.99x = 25,833.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,833.49/243.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.88

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