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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243, 335.16 and 169.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243, 335.16 and 169.32 is: 233.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243 : 335.16 = 169.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243/335.16 = 169.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243x = 335.16 × 169.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243x = 56,749.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,749.29/243
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.54

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