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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.79, 364.38 and 170.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.79, 364.38 and 170.70 is: 256.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.79 : 364.38 = 170.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.79/364.38 = 170.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.79x = 364.38 × 170.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.79x = 62,199.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,199.67/242.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.19

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