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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.85, 335.93 and 170.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.85, 335.93 and 170.03 is: 234.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.85 : 335.93 = 170.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.85/335.93 = 170.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.85x = 335.93 × 170.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.85x = 57,118.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,118.18/243.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.24

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