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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.01, 363.25 and 172.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.01, 363.25 and 172.68 is: 259.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.01 : 363.25 = 172.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.01/363.25 = 172.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.01x = 363.25 × 172.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.01x = 62,724.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,724.86/242.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.18

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