Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242, 334 and 183.68
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 242, 334 and 183.68 is: 253.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
242 : 334 = 183.68 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
242/334 = 183.68/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
242x = 334 × 183.68 - Step 4: Simplify right side
242x = 61,349.12 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 61,349.12/242 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 253.51
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