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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.65, 334.82 and 177.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.65, 334.82 and 177.04 is: 244.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.65 : 334.82 = 177.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.65/334.82 = 177.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.65x = 334.82 × 177.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.65x = 59,273.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,273.97/242.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.28

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