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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.81, 335.13 and 179.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.81, 335.13 and 179.99 is: 248.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.81 : 335.13 = 179.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.81/335.13 = 179.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.81x = 335.13 × 179.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.81x = 60,320.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,320.05/242.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.42

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