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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.87, 335.30 and 169.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.87, 335.30 and 169.16 is: 233.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.87 : 335.30 = 169.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.87/335.30 = 169.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.87x = 335.30 × 169.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.87x = 56,716.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,716.83/242.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.53

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