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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.16, 335.68 and 155.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.16, 335.68 and 155.88 is: 215.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.16 : 335.68 = 155.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.16/335.68 = 155.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.16x = 335.68 × 155.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.16x = 52,325.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,325.80/243.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.19

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