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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.84, 336.33 and 170.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.84, 336.33 and 170.13 is: 234.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.84 : 336.33 = 170.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.84/336.33 = 170.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.84x = 336.33 × 170.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.84x = 57,219.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,219.82/243.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.66

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