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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.99, 336.56 and 170.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.99, 336.56 and 170.33 is: 234.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.99 : 336.56 = 170.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.99/336.56 = 170.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.99x = 336.56 × 170.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.99x = 57,323.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,323.73/243.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.94

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