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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.89, 363.52 and 170.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.89, 363.52 and 170.53 is: 255.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.89 : 363.52 = 170.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.89/363.52 = 170.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.89x = 363.52 × 170.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.89x = 61,991.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,991.07/242.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.22

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