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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.94, 334.90 and 172.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.94, 334.90 and 172.77 is: 238.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.94 : 334.90 = 172.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.94/334.90 = 172.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.94x = 334.90 × 172.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.94x = 57,860.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,860.67/242.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.17

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