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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.28, 335.52 and 169.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.28, 335.52 and 169.54 is: 233.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.28 : 335.52 = 169.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.28/335.52 = 169.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.28x = 335.52 × 169.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.28x = 56,884.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,884.06/243.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.82

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