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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.40, 362.88 and 169.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.40, 362.88 and 169.68 is: 254.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.40 : 362.88 = 169.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.40/362.88 = 169.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.40x = 362.88 × 169.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.40x = 61,573.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,573.48/242.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.02

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