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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.99, 366.08 and 169.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.99, 366.08 and 169.77 is: 254.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.99 : 366.08 = 169.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.99/366.08 = 169.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.99x = 366.08 × 169.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.99x = 62,149.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,149.40/243.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.72

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