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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.93, 335.42 and 180.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.93, 335.42 and 180.90 is: 249.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.93 : 335.42 = 180.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.93/335.42 = 180.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.93x = 335.42 × 180.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.93x = 60,676.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,676.57/242.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.77

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