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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.93, 362.28 and 169.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.93, 362.28 and 169.84 is: 254.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.93 : 362.28 = 169.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.93/362.28 = 169.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.93x = 362.28 × 169.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.93x = 61,527.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,527.82/241.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.33

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