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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.91, 334.85 and 179.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.91, 334.85 and 179.73 is: 247.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.91 : 334.85 = 179.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.91/334.85 = 179.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.91x = 334.85 × 179.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.91x = 60,181.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,181.69/242.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.75

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