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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.98, 334.90 and 169.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.98, 334.90 and 169.18 is: 233.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.98 : 334.90 = 169.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.98/334.90 = 169.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.98x = 334.90 × 169.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.98x = 56,658.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,658.38/242.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.18

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