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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.90, 364.50 and 174.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.90, 364.50 and 174.56 is: 261.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.90 : 364.50 = 174.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.90/364.50 = 174.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.90x = 364.50 × 174.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.90x = 63,625.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,625.30/242.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.94

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