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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.99, 335.51 and 169.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.99, 335.51 and 169.38 is: 233.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.99 : 335.51 = 169.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.99/335.51 = 169.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.99x = 335.51 × 169.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.99x = 56,828.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,828.68/242.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.87

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