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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.01, 340.89 and 169.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.01, 340.89 and 169.25 is: 233.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.01 : 340.89 = 169.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.01/340.89 = 169.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.01x = 340.89 × 169.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.01x = 57,695.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,695.63/247.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.58

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