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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.48, 334.49 and 172.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.48, 334.49 and 172.55 is: 238.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.48 : 334.49 = 172.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.48/334.49 = 172.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.48x = 334.49 × 172.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.48x = 57,713.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,713.71/242.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.02

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