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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.16, 365.01 and 156.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.16, 365.01 and 156.70 is: 235.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.16 : 365.01 = 156.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.16/365.01 = 156.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.16x = 365.01 × 156.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.16x = 57,197.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,197.07/243.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.22

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