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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.35, 335.24 and 169.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.35, 335.24 and 169.53 is: 233.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.35 : 335.24 = 169.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.35/335.24 = 169.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.35x = 335.24 × 169.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.35x = 56,833.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,833.24/243.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.55

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