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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.61, 363.95 and 177.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.61, 363.95 and 177.69 is: 266.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.61 : 363.95 = 177.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.61/363.95 = 177.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.61x = 363.95 × 177.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.61x = 64,669.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,669.39/242.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.56

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