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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.16, 364.33 and 170.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.16, 364.33 and 170.89 is: 256.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.16 : 364.33 = 170.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.16/364.33 = 170.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.16x = 364.33 × 170.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.16x = 62,260.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,260.55/243.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.05

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