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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.17, 333.97 and 180.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.17, 333.97 and 180.15 is: 248.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.17 : 333.97 = 180.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.17/333.97 = 180.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.17x = 333.97 × 180.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.17x = 60,165.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,165.53/242.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.45

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