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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.69, 365.67 and 152.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.69, 365.67 and 152.70 is: 229.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.69 : 365.67 = 152.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.69/365.67 = 152.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.69x = 365.67 × 152.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.69x = 55,837.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,837.81/243.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.13

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