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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.92, 342 and 169.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.92, 342 and 169.26 is: 233.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.92 : 342 = 169.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.92/342 = 169.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.92x = 342 × 169.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.92x = 57,886.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,886.92/247.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.49

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