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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.79, 365.73 and 157.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.79, 365.73 and 157.08 is: 235.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.79 : 365.73 = 157.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.79/365.73 = 157.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.79x = 365.73 × 157.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.79x = 57,448.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,448.87/243.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.65

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