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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.62, 336.31 and 169.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.62, 336.31 and 169.91 is: 234.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.62 : 336.31 = 169.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.62/336.31 = 169.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.62x = 336.31 × 169.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.62x = 57,140.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,140.33/243.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.55

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