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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.47, 335.80 and 169.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.47, 335.80 and 169.90 is: 234.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.47 : 335.80 = 169.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.47/335.80 = 169.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.47x = 335.80 × 169.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.47x = 57,052.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,052.42/243.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.33

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