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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.71, 336.68 and 159.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.71, 336.68 and 159.88 is: 220.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.71 : 336.68 = 159.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.71/336.68 = 159.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.71x = 336.68 × 159.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.71x = 53,827.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,827.99/243.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.87

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