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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.24, 364.45 and 170.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.24, 364.45 and 170.97 is: 256.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.24 : 364.45 = 170.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.24/364.45 = 170.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.24x = 364.45 × 170.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.24x = 62,310.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,310.02/243.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.17

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