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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.18, 335.64 and 169.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.18, 335.64 and 169.32 is: 233.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.18 : 335.64 = 169.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.18/335.64 = 169.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.18x = 335.64 × 169.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.18x = 56,830.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,830.56/243.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.70

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