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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.39, 335.30 and 169.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.39, 335.30 and 169.59 is: 233.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.39 : 335.30 = 169.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.39/335.30 = 169.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.39x = 335.30 × 169.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.39x = 56,862.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,862.68/243.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.63

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