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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.77, 364.16 and 170.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.77, 364.16 and 170.95 is: 256.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.77 : 364.16 = 170.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.77/364.16 = 170.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.77x = 364.16 × 170.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.77x = 62,252.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,252.30/242.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.43

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