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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.37, 335.96 and 169.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.37, 335.96 and 169.75 is: 234.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.37 : 335.96 = 169.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.37/335.96 = 169.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.37x = 335.96 × 169.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.37x = 57,029.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,029.21/243.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.33

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