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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.97, 336.49 and 170.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.97, 336.49 and 170.40 is: 235.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.97 : 336.49 = 170.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.97/336.49 = 170.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.97x = 336.49 × 170.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.97x = 57,337.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,337.90/243.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.02

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