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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.99, 365.94 and 165.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.99, 365.94 and 165.74 is: 248.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.99 : 365.94 = 165.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.99/365.94 = 165.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.99x = 365.94 × 165.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.99x = 60,649.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,649.07/243.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.57

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