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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.97, 335.26 and 169.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.97, 335.26 and 169.26 is: 233.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.97 : 335.26 = 169.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.97/335.26 = 169.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.97x = 335.26 × 169.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.97x = 56,746.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,746.11/242.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.55

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