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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.12, 362.83 and 173.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.12, 362.83 and 173.67 is: 260.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.12 : 362.83 = 173.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.12/362.83 = 173.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.12x = 362.83 × 173.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.12x = 63,012.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,012.69/242.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.25

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