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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.17, 334.02 and 183.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.17, 334.02 and 183.28 is: 252.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.17 : 334.02 = 183.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.17/334.02 = 183.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.17x = 334.02 × 183.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.17x = 61,219.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,219.19/242.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.79

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