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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.56, 336.02 and 159.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.56, 336.02 and 159.51 is: 220.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.56 : 336.02 = 159.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.56/336.02 = 159.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.56x = 336.02 × 159.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.56x = 53,599.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,599.01/243.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.06

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