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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.71, 334.74 and 184.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.71, 334.74 and 184.39 is: 254.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.71 : 334.74 = 184.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.71/334.74 = 184.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.71x = 334.74 × 184.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.71x = 61,722.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,722.71/242.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.31

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