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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.90, 336.65 and 159.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.90, 336.65 and 159.89 is: 220.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.90 : 336.65 = 159.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.90/336.65 = 159.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.90x = 336.65 × 159.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.90x = 53,824.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,824.49/243.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.68

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