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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.41, 335.93 and 169.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.41, 335.93 and 169.83 is: 234.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.41 : 335.93 = 169.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.41/335.93 = 169.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.41x = 335.93 × 169.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.41x = 57,050.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,050.14/243.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.38

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