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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.89, 363.64 and 174.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.89, 363.64 and 174.20 is: 260.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.89 : 363.64 = 174.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.89/363.64 = 174.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.89x = 363.64 × 174.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.89x = 63,346.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,346.21/242.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.80

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