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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.01, 335.33 and 169.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.01, 335.33 and 169.49 is: 233.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.01 : 335.33 = 169.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.01/335.33 = 169.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.01x = 335.33 × 169.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.01x = 56,833.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,833.41/243.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.87

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