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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.53, 363.27 and 177.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.53, 363.27 and 177.64 is: 266.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.53 : 363.27 = 177.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.53/363.27 = 177.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.53x = 363.27 × 177.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.53x = 64,529.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,529.41/242.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.07

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