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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.33, 362.84 and 176.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.33, 362.84 and 176.99 is: 265.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.33 : 362.84 = 176.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.33/362.84 = 176.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.33x = 362.84 × 176.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.33x = 64,219.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,219.05/242.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.01

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