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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.24, 333.84 and 173.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.24, 333.84 and 173.12 is: 238.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.24 : 333.84 = 173.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.24/333.84 = 173.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.24x = 333.84 × 173.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.24x = 57,794.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,794.38/242.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.58

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