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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.19, 334.22 and 176.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.19, 334.22 and 176.97 is: 244.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.19 : 334.22 = 176.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.19/334.22 = 176.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.19x = 334.22 × 176.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.19x = 59,146.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,146.03/242.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.21

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