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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.25, 363.22 and 176.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.25, 363.22 and 176.39 is: 264.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.25 : 363.22 = 176.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.25/363.22 = 176.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.25x = 363.22 × 176.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.25x = 64,066.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,066.56/242.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.47

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