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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.43, 361.53 and 169.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.43, 361.53 and 169.34 is: 253.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.43 : 361.53 = 169.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.43/361.53 = 169.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.43x = 361.53 × 169.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.43x = 61,219.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,219.68/241.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.58

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