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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.19, 334.35 and 176.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.19, 334.35 and 176.82 is: 244.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.19 : 334.35 = 176.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.19/334.35 = 176.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.19x = 334.35 × 176.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.19x = 59,119.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,119.77/242.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.10

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