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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.70, 364.26 and 176.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.70, 364.26 and 176.87 is: 265.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.70 : 364.26 = 176.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.70/364.26 = 176.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.70x = 364.26 × 176.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.70x = 64,426.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,426.19/242.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.46

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