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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.29, 361.93 and 169.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.29, 361.93 and 169.47 is: 254.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.29 : 361.93 = 169.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.29/361.93 = 169.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.29x = 361.93 × 169.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.29x = 61,334.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,334.48/241.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.20

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