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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.85, 335.57 and 184.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.85, 335.57 and 184.53 is: 254.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.85 : 335.57 = 184.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.85/335.57 = 184.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.85x = 335.57 × 184.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.85x = 61,922.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,922.73/242.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.98

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