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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.61, 334.64 and 176.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.61, 334.64 and 176.11 is: 242.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.61 : 334.64 = 176.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.61/334.64 = 176.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.61x = 334.64 × 176.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.61x = 58,931.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,931.78/242.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.91

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