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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.89, 335.16 and 177.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.89, 335.16 and 177.28 is: 244.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.89 : 335.16 = 177.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.89/335.16 = 177.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.89x = 335.16 × 177.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.89x = 59,417.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,417.58/242.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.63

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