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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.60, 363.10 and 170.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.60, 363.10 and 170.60 is: 255.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.60 : 363.10 = 170.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.60/363.10 = 170.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.60x = 363.10 × 170.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.60x = 61,944.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,944.86/242.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.34

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