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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.92, 365.92 and 157.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.92, 365.92 and 157.21 is: 235.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.92 : 365.92 = 157.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.92/365.92 = 157.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.92x = 365.92 × 157.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.92x = 57,524.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,524.98/243.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.84

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