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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.54, 336.08 and 169.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.54, 336.08 and 169.83 is: 234.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.54 : 336.08 = 169.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.54/336.08 = 169.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.54x = 336.08 × 169.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.54x = 57,076.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,076.89/243.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.36

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