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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.61, 341.60 and 169.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.61, 341.60 and 169.00 is: 233.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.61 : 341.60 = 169.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.61/341.60 = 169.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.61x = 341.60 × 169.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.61x = 57,728.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,728.70/247.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.14

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