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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.44, 362.36 and 169.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.44, 362.36 and 169.52 is: 254.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.44 : 362.36 = 169.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.44/362.36 = 169.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.44x = 362.36 × 169.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.44x = 61,427.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,427.27/241.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.42

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