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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.22, 362.96 and 169.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.22, 362.96 and 169.24 is: 253.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.22 : 362.96 = 169.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.22/362.96 = 169.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.22x = 362.96 × 169.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.22x = 61,427.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,427.35/242.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.60

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