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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.75, 365.40 and 157.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.75, 365.40 and 157.08 is: 235.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.75 : 365.40 = 157.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.75/365.40 = 157.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.75x = 365.40 × 157.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.75x = 57,397.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,397.03/243.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.48

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