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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.72, 334.72 and 184.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.72, 334.72 and 184.48 is: 254.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.72 : 334.72 = 184.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.72/334.72 = 184.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.72x = 334.72 × 184.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.72x = 61,749.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,749.15/242.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.40

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