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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.75, 336.53 and 156.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.75, 336.53 and 156.58 is: 216.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.75 : 336.53 = 156.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.75/336.53 = 156.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.75x = 336.53 × 156.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.75x = 52,691.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,691.40/243.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.17

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