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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242, 333.64 and 176.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242, 333.64 and 176.40 is: 243.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242 : 333.64 = 176.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242/333.64 = 176.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242x = 333.64 × 176.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242x = 58,854.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,854.10/242
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.20

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