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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.70, 365.52 and 170.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.70, 365.52 and 170.35 is: 255.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.70 : 365.52 = 170.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.70/365.52 = 170.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.70x = 365.52 × 170.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.70x = 62,266.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,266.33/243.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.50

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