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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.25, 362.96 and 169.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.25, 362.96 and 169.75 is: 254.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.25 : 362.96 = 169.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.25/362.96 = 169.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.25x = 362.96 × 169.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.25x = 61,612.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,612.46/242.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.33

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