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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.40, 363.30 and 174.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.40, 363.30 and 174.06 is: 260.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.40 : 363.30 = 174.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.40/363.30 = 174.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.40x = 363.30 × 174.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.40x = 63,235.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,235.09/242.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.87

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