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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.79, 363.77 and 173.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.79, 363.77 and 173.96 is: 260.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.79 : 363.77 = 173.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.79/363.77 = 173.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.79x = 363.77 × 173.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.79x = 63,278.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,278.74/242.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.64

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