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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.19, 333.86 and 172.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.19, 333.86 and 172.26 is: 237.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.19 : 333.86 = 172.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.19/333.86 = 172.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.19x = 333.86 × 172.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.19x = 57,509.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,509.86/242.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.46

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