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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.47, 363.14 and 177.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.47, 363.14 and 177.31 is: 265.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.47 : 363.14 = 177.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.47/363.14 = 177.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.47x = 363.14 × 177.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.47x = 64,388.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,388.35/242.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.55

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