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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.10, 335.40 and 173.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.10, 335.40 and 173.17 is: 238.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.10 : 335.40 = 173.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.10/335.40 = 173.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.10x = 335.40 × 173.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.10x = 58,081.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,081.22/243.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.92

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