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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.19, 335.74 and 168.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.19, 335.74 and 168.61 is: 232.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.19 : 335.74 = 168.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.19/335.74 = 168.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.19x = 335.74 × 168.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.19x = 56,608.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,608.81/243.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.78

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