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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.73, 364.92 and 170.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.73, 364.92 and 170.43 is: 255.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.73 : 364.92 = 170.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.73/364.92 = 170.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.73x = 364.92 × 170.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.73x = 62,193.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,193.32/243.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.17

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