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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.29, 362.53 and 176.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.29, 362.53 and 176.59 is: 264.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.29 : 362.53 = 176.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.29/362.53 = 176.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.29x = 362.53 × 176.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.29x = 64,019.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,019.17/242.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.23

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