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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.63, 334.88 and 173.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.63, 334.88 and 173.07 is: 238.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.63 : 334.88 = 173.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.63/334.88 = 173.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.63x = 334.88 × 173.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.63x = 57,958.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,958.44/242.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.88

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