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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.22, 341.37 and 169.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.22, 341.37 and 169.82 is: 234.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.22 : 341.37 = 169.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.22/341.37 = 169.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.22x = 341.37 × 169.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.22x = 57,971.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,971.45/247.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.49

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