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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.01, 362.88 and 177.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.01, 362.88 and 177.75 is: 266.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.01 : 362.88 = 177.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.01/362.88 = 177.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.01x = 362.88 × 177.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.01x = 64,501.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,501.92/242.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.53

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