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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.97, 336.11 and 170.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.97, 336.11 and 170.15 is: 234.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.97 : 336.11 = 170.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.97/336.11 = 170.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.97x = 336.11 × 170.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.97x = 57,189.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,189.11/243.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.41

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