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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.56, 334.68 and 177.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.56, 334.68 and 177.10 is: 244.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.56 : 334.68 = 177.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.56/334.68 = 177.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.56x = 334.68 × 177.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.56x = 59,271.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,271.83/242.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.36

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