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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.77, 336.83 and 170.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.77, 336.83 and 170.33 is: 235.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.77 : 336.83 = 170.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.77/336.83 = 170.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.77x = 336.83 × 170.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.77x = 57,369.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,369.72/243.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.35

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