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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.16, 334 and 175.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.16, 334 and 175.84 is: 242.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.16 : 334 = 175.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.16/334 = 175.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.16x = 334 × 175.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.16x = 58,730.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,730.56/242.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.53

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