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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247, 340.89 and 169.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247, 340.89 and 169.54 is: 233.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247 : 340.89 = 169.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247/340.89 = 169.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247x = 340.89 × 169.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247x = 57,794.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,794.49/247
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.99

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