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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.02, 363.14 and 177.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.02, 363.14 and 177.09 is: 265.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.02 : 363.14 = 177.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.02/363.14 = 177.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.02x = 363.14 × 177.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.02x = 64,308.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,308.46/242.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.72

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