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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.11, 333.99 and 172.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.11, 333.99 and 172.18 is: 237.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.11 : 333.99 = 172.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.11/333.99 = 172.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.11x = 333.99 × 172.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.11x = 57,506.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,506.40/242.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.52

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