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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.10, 364.68 and 156.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.10, 364.68 and 156.52 is: 234.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.10 : 364.68 = 156.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.10/364.68 = 156.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.10x = 364.68 × 156.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.10x = 57,079.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,079.71/243.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.80

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