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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.63, 336.09 and 169.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.63, 336.09 and 169.92 is: 234.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.63 : 336.09 = 169.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.63/336.09 = 169.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.63x = 336.09 × 169.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.63x = 57,108.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,108.41/243.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.41

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