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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.16, 333.81 and 176.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.16, 333.81 and 176.55 is: 243.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.16 : 333.81 = 176.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.16/333.81 = 176.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.16x = 333.81 × 176.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.16x = 58,934.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,934.16/242.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.37

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