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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.91, 335.03 and 172.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.91, 335.03 and 172.89 is: 238.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.91 : 335.03 = 172.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.91/335.03 = 172.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.91x = 335.03 × 172.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.91x = 57,923.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,923.34/242.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.46

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