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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.68, 365.04 and 157.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.68, 365.04 and 157.14 is: 235.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.68 : 365.04 = 157.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.68/365.04 = 157.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.68x = 365.04 × 157.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.68x = 57,362.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,362.39/243.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.41

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