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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.80, 365.70 and 170.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.80, 365.70 and 170.90 is: 256.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.80 : 365.70 = 170.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.80/365.70 = 170.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.80x = 365.70 × 170.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.80x = 62,498.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,498.13/243.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.35

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