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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.93, 336.66 and 156.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.93, 336.66 and 156.66 is: 216.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.93 : 336.66 = 156.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.93/336.66 = 156.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.93x = 336.66 × 156.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.93x = 52,741.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,741.16/243.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.21

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