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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.24, 363.45 and 174.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.24, 363.45 and 174.20 is: 261.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.24 : 363.45 = 174.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.24/363.45 = 174.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.24x = 363.45 × 174.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.24x = 63,312.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,312.99/242.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.36

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