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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.82, 363.85 and 169.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.82, 363.85 and 169.85 is: 254.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.82 : 363.85 = 169.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.82/363.85 = 169.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.82x = 363.85 × 169.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.82x = 61,798.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,798.84/242.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.50

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