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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.24, 334.14 and 171.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.24, 334.14 and 171.32 is: 236.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.24 : 334.14 = 171.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.24/334.14 = 171.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.24x = 334.14 × 171.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.24x = 57,244.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,244.86/242.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.31

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