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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.96, 335.12 and 184.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.96, 335.12 and 184.64 is: 254.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.96 : 335.12 = 184.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.96/335.12 = 184.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.96x = 335.12 × 184.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.96x = 61,876.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,876.56/242.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.68

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