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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.64, 363.72 and 173.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.64, 363.72 and 173.98 is: 260.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.64 : 363.72 = 173.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.64/363.72 = 173.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.64x = 363.72 × 173.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.64x = 63,280.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,280.01/242.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.80

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