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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242, 333.54 and 179.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242, 333.54 and 179.72 is: 247.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242 : 333.54 = 179.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242/333.54 = 179.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242x = 333.54 × 179.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242x = 59,943.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,943.81/242
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.70

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