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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.30, 334.64 and 177.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.30, 334.64 and 177.09 is: 244.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.30 : 334.64 = 177.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.30/334.64 = 177.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.30x = 334.64 × 177.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.30x = 59,261.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,261.40/242.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.58

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