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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.99, 365.60 and 97.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.99, 365.60 and 97.66 is: 146.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.99 : 365.60 = 97.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.99/365.60 = 97.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.99x = 365.60 × 97.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.99x = 35,702.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,702.18/243.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.33

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