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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.73, 335.04 and 169.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.73, 335.04 and 169.07 is: 233.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.73 : 335.04 = 169.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.73/335.04 = 169.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.73x = 335.04 × 169.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.73x = 56,646.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,646.37/242.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.37

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