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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.57, 336.51 and 170.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.57, 336.51 and 170.22 is: 235.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.57 : 336.51 = 170.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.57/336.51 = 170.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.57x = 336.51 × 170.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.57x = 57,280.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,280.73/243.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.17

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