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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.70, 365.40 and 156.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.70, 365.40 and 156.88 is: 235.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.70 : 365.40 = 156.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.70/365.40 = 156.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.70x = 365.40 × 156.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.70x = 57,323.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,323.95/243.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.22

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