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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.15, 364.60 and 156.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.15, 364.60 and 156.57 is: 234.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.15 : 364.60 = 156.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.15/364.60 = 156.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.15x = 364.60 × 156.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.15x = 57,085.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,085.42/243.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.77

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