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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.25, 335.84 and 169.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.25, 335.84 and 169.44 is: 233.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.25 : 335.84 = 169.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.25/335.84 = 169.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.25x = 335.84 × 169.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.25x = 56,902.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,902.62/243.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.93

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