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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.98, 336.66 and 156.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.98, 336.66 and 156.77 is: 216.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.98 : 336.66 = 156.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.98/336.66 = 156.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.98x = 336.66 × 156.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.98x = 52,778.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,778.19/243.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.32

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