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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.93, 334.50 and 184.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.93, 334.50 and 184.01 is: 253.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.93 : 334.50 = 184.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.93/334.50 = 184.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.93x = 334.50 × 184.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.93x = 61,549.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,549.67/242.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.37

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