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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.45, 335.82 and 156.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.45, 335.82 and 156.18 is: 215.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.45 : 335.82 = 156.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.45/335.82 = 156.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.45x = 335.82 × 156.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.45x = 52,448.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,448.37/243.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.44

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