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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.43, 363.08 and 177.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.43, 363.08 and 177.27 is: 265.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.43 : 363.08 = 177.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.43/363.08 = 177.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.43x = 363.08 × 177.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.43x = 64,363.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,363.86/242.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.49

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