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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.86, 336.49 and 156.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.86, 336.49 and 156.65 is: 216.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.86 : 336.49 = 156.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.86/336.49 = 156.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.86x = 336.49 × 156.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.86x = 52,709.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,709.08/243.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.15

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