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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.34, 362.97 and 173.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.34, 362.97 and 173.94 is: 260.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.34 : 362.97 = 173.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.34/362.97 = 173.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.34x = 362.97 × 173.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.34x = 63,135.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,135.00/242.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.52

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