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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.10, 362.79 and 177.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.10, 362.79 and 177.66 is: 266.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.10 : 362.79 = 177.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.10/362.79 = 177.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.10x = 362.79 × 177.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.10x = 64,453.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,453.27/242.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.23

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