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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.61, 334.80 and 177.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.61, 334.80 and 177.12 is: 244.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.61 : 334.80 = 177.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.61/334.80 = 177.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.61x = 334.80 × 177.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.61x = 59,299.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,299.78/242.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.42

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