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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.46, 336 and 156.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.46, 336 and 156.16 is: 215.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.46 : 336 = 156.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.46/336 = 156.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.46x = 336 × 156.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.46x = 52,469.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,469.76/243.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.52

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