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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.88, 362.58 and 169.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.88, 362.58 and 169.72 is: 254.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.88 : 362.58 = 169.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.88/362.58 = 169.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.88x = 362.58 × 169.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.88x = 61,537.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,537.08/241.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.41

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