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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.73, 365.22 and 170.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.73, 365.22 and 170.45 is: 255.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.73 : 365.22 = 170.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.73/365.22 = 170.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.73x = 365.22 × 170.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.73x = 62,251.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,251.75/243.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.41

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