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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.85, 363.50 and 169.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.85, 363.50 and 169.82 is: 254.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.85 : 363.50 = 169.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.85/363.50 = 169.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.85x = 363.50 × 169.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.85x = 61,726.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,726.90/242.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.18

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