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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.14, 335.68 and 169.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.14, 335.68 and 169.43 is: 233.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.14 : 335.68 = 169.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.14/335.68 = 169.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.14x = 335.68 × 169.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.14x = 56,874.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,874.26/243.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.92

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