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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.19, 364.70 and 156.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.19, 364.70 and 156.62 is: 234.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.19 : 364.70 = 156.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.19/364.70 = 156.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.19x = 364.70 × 156.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.19x = 57,119.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,119.31/243.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.88

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