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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.82, 363.78 and 170.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.82, 363.78 and 170.64 is: 255.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.82 : 363.78 = 170.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.82/363.78 = 170.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.82x = 363.78 × 170.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.82x = 62,075.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,075.42/242.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.64

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