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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.05, 335.21 and 169.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.05, 335.21 and 169.34 is: 233.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.05 : 335.21 = 169.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.05/335.21 = 169.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.05x = 335.21 × 169.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.05x = 56,761.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,761.94/243.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.54

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