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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.81, 336.24 and 170.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.81, 336.24 and 170.10 is: 234.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.81 : 336.24 = 170.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.81/336.24 = 170.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.81x = 336.24 × 170.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.81x = 57,194.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,194.42/243.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.59

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