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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.83, 363.66 and 177.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.83, 363.66 and 177.76 is: 266.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.83 : 363.66 = 177.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.83/363.66 = 177.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.83x = 363.66 × 177.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.83x = 64,644.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,644.20/242.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.21

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