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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.62, 366.02 and 156.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.62, 366.02 and 156.99 is: 235.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.62 : 366.02 = 156.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.62/366.02 = 156.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.62x = 366.02 × 156.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.62x = 57,460.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,460.69/243.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.87

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