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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.19, 363.02 and 169.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.19, 363.02 and 169.16 is: 253.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.19 : 363.02 = 169.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.19/363.02 = 169.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.19x = 363.02 × 169.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.19x = 61,405.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,405.80/242.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.54

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