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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.81, 361.77 and 169.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.81, 361.77 and 169.18 is: 253.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.81 : 361.77 = 169.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.81/361.77 = 169.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.81x = 361.77 × 169.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.81x = 61,204.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,204.25/241.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.11

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