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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.13, 341.30 and 169.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.13, 341.30 and 169.37 is: 233.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.13 : 341.30 = 169.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.13/341.30 = 169.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.13x = 341.30 × 169.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.13x = 57,804.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,804.70/247.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.91

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