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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.40, 333.99 and 176.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.40, 333.99 and 176.79 is: 243.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.40 : 333.99 = 176.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.40/333.99 = 176.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.40x = 333.99 × 176.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.40x = 59,046.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,046.09/242.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.59

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