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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.19, 362.07 and 170.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.19, 362.07 and 170.10 is: 254.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.19 : 362.07 = 170.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.19/362.07 = 170.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.19x = 362.07 × 170.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.19x = 61,588.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,588.11/242.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.30

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