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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.82, 335.10 and 177.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.82, 335.10 and 177.42 is: 244.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.82 : 335.10 = 177.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.82/335.10 = 177.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.82x = 335.10 × 177.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.82x = 59,453.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,453.44/242.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.85

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