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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.60, 334.94 and 169.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.60, 334.94 and 169.09 is: 233.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.60 : 334.94 = 169.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.60/334.94 = 169.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.60x = 334.94 × 169.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.60x = 56,633.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,633.32/242.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.45

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