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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.62, 335.97 and 168.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.62, 335.97 and 168.90 is: 232.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.62 : 335.97 = 168.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.62/335.97 = 168.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.62x = 335.97 × 168.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.62x = 56,745.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,745.33/243.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.93

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