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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.54, 336 and 156.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.54, 336 and 156.19 is: 215.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.54 : 336 = 156.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.54/336 = 156.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.54x = 336 × 156.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.54x = 52,479.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,479.84/243.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.49

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