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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.55, 363.42 and 170.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.55, 363.42 and 170.46 is: 255.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.55 : 363.42 = 170.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.55/363.42 = 170.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.55x = 363.42 × 170.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.55x = 61,948.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,948.57/242.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.41

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