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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.86, 364.32 and 177.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.86, 364.32 and 177.94 is: 266.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.86 : 364.32 = 177.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.86/364.32 = 177.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.86x = 364.32 × 177.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.86x = 64,827.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,827.10/242.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.93

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