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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.10, 361.92 and 169.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.10, 361.92 and 169.10 is: 253.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.10 : 361.92 = 169.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.10/361.92 = 169.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.10x = 361.92 × 169.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.10x = 61,200.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,200.67/241.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.84

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