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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.78, 335.22 and 180.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.78, 335.22 and 180.70 is: 249.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.78 : 335.22 = 180.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.78/335.22 = 180.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.78x = 335.22 × 180.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.78x = 60,574.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,574.25/242.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.50

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