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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.41, 363.90 and 173.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.41, 363.90 and 173.75 is: 260.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.41 : 363.90 = 173.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.41/363.90 = 173.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.41x = 363.90 × 173.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.41x = 63,227.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,227.63/242.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.83

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