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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.48, 362.49 and 169.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.48, 362.49 and 169.48 is: 254.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.48 : 362.49 = 169.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.48/362.49 = 169.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.48x = 362.49 × 169.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.48x = 61,432.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,432.15/241.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.40

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