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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.66, 336.09 and 168.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.66, 336.09 and 168.85 is: 232.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.66 : 336.09 = 168.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.66/336.09 = 168.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.66x = 336.09 × 168.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.66x = 56,747.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,747.12/243.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.89

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