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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.46, 334.39 and 183.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.46, 334.39 and 183.58 is: 253.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.46 : 334.39 = 183.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.46/334.39 = 183.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.46x = 334.39 × 183.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.46x = 61,387.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,387.32/242.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.19

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