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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.98, 360.92 and 169.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.98, 360.92 and 169.16 is: 253.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.98 : 360.92 = 169.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.98/360.92 = 169.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.98x = 360.92 × 169.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.98x = 61,051.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,051.85/240.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.35

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