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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.57, 363.61 and 176.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.57, 363.61 and 176.53 is: 264.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.57 : 363.61 = 176.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.57/363.61 = 176.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.57x = 363.61 × 176.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.57x = 64,186.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,186.72/242.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.61

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