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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.70, 363.49 and 177.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.70, 363.49 and 177.54 is: 265.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.70 : 363.49 = 177.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.70/363.49 = 177.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.70x = 363.49 × 177.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.70x = 64,534.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,534.01/242.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.90

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