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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.88, 336.58 and 170.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.88, 336.58 and 170.04 is: 234.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.88 : 336.58 = 170.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.88/336.58 = 170.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.88x = 336.58 × 170.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.88x = 57,232.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,232.06/243.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.67

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