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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.02, 363.05 and 173.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.02, 363.05 and 173.37 is: 260.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.02 : 363.05 = 173.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.02/363.05 = 173.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.02x = 363.05 × 173.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.02x = 62,943.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,943.12/242.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.07

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