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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.60, 364.10 and 170.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.60, 364.10 and 170.52 is: 255.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.60 : 364.10 = 170.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.60/364.10 = 170.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.60x = 364.10 × 170.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.60x = 62,086.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,086.33/242.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.92

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