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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.13, 335.54 and 159.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.13, 335.54 and 159.13 is: 219.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.13 : 335.54 = 159.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.13/335.54 = 159.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.13x = 335.54 × 159.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.13x = 53,393.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,393.38/243.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.61

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