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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.56, 341.76 and 169.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.56, 341.76 and 169.29 is: 233.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.56 : 341.76 = 169.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.56/341.76 = 169.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.56x = 341.76 × 169.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.56x = 57,856.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,856.55/247.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.71

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