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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.74, 363.70 and 170.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.74, 363.70 and 170.47 is: 255.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.74 : 363.70 = 170.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.74/363.70 = 170.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.74x = 363.70 × 170.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.74x = 61,999.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,999.24/242.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.42

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