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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.90, 336.72 and 170.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.90, 336.72 and 170.19 is: 234.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.90 : 336.72 = 170.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.90/336.72 = 170.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.90x = 336.72 × 170.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.90x = 57,306.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,306.38/243.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.96

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