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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.55, 335.21 and 180.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.55, 335.21 and 180.59 is: 249.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.55 : 335.21 = 180.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.55/335.21 = 180.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.55x = 335.21 × 180.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.55x = 60,532.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,532.99/242.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.57

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