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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.09, 335.29 and 168.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.09, 335.29 and 168.44 is: 232.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.09 : 335.29 = 168.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.09/335.29 = 168.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.09x = 335.29 × 168.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.09x = 56,475.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,475.41/243.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.32

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