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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.27, 335.54 and 169.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.27, 335.54 and 169.61 is: 233.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.27 : 335.54 = 169.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.27/335.54 = 169.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.27x = 335.54 × 169.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.27x = 56,908.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,908.41/243.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.93

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