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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.74, 336.48 and 170.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.74, 336.48 and 170.12 is: 234.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.74 : 336.48 = 170.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.74/336.48 = 170.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.74x = 336.48 × 170.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.74x = 57,241.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,241.98/243.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.85

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