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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.49, 335.73 and 169.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.49, 335.73 and 169.66 is: 233.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.49 : 335.73 = 169.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.49/335.73 = 169.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.49x = 335.73 × 169.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.49x = 56,959.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,959.95/243.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.93

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