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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.22, 335.07 and 169.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.22, 335.07 and 169.40 is: 233.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.22 : 335.07 = 169.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.22/335.07 = 169.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.22x = 335.07 × 169.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.22x = 56,761.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,761.70/243.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.38

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