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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.59, 335.58 and 169.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.59, 335.58 and 169.79 is: 233.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.59 : 335.58 = 169.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.59/335.58 = 169.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.59x = 335.58 × 169.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.59x = 56,976.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,976.45/243.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.91

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