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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.69, 334.73 and 177.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.69, 334.73 and 177.21 is: 244.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.69 : 334.73 = 177.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.69/334.73 = 177.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.69x = 334.73 × 177.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.69x = 59,317.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,317.95/242.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.42

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