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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.20, 362.71 and 169.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.20, 362.71 and 169.15 is: 253.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.20 : 362.71 = 169.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.20/362.71 = 169.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.20x = 362.71 × 169.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.20x = 61,349.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,349.74/242.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.31

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