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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.03, 335.31 and 169.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.03, 335.31 and 169.22 is: 233.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.03 : 335.31 = 169.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.03/335.31 = 169.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.03x = 335.31 × 169.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.03x = 56,741.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,741.36/243.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.47

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