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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.92, 362.54 and 169.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.92, 362.54 and 169.63 is: 254.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.92 : 362.54 = 169.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.92/362.54 = 169.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.92x = 362.54 × 169.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.92x = 61,497.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,497.18/241.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.20

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