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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.57, 364.70 and 170.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.57, 364.70 and 170.23 is: 254.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.57 : 364.70 = 170.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.57/364.70 = 170.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.57x = 364.70 × 170.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.57x = 62,082.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,082.03/243.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.88

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