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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.15, 365.33 and 156.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.15, 365.33 and 156.52 is: 235.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.15 : 365.33 = 156.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.15/365.33 = 156.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.15x = 365.33 × 156.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.15x = 57,181.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,181.45/243.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.17

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