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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.29, 363.02 and 173.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.29, 363.02 and 173.46 is: 259.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.29 : 363.02 = 173.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.29/363.02 = 173.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.29x = 363.02 × 173.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.29x = 62,966.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,966.77/242.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.89

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