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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.22, 363.60 and 170.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.22, 363.60 and 170.13 is: 255.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.22 : 363.60 = 170.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.22/363.60 = 170.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.22x = 363.60 × 170.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.22x = 61,859.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,859.27/242.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.38

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