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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.56, 362.98 and 169.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.56, 362.98 and 169.96 is: 254.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.56 : 362.98 = 169.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.56/362.98 = 169.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.56x = 362.98 × 169.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.56x = 61,692.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,692.08/242.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.34

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