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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.85, 336.54 and 156.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.85, 336.54 and 156.52 is: 216.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.85 : 336.54 = 156.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.85/336.54 = 156.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.85x = 336.54 × 156.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.85x = 52,675.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,675.24/243.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.01

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