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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.96, 364.08 and 170.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.96, 364.08 and 170.96 is: 256.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.96 : 364.08 = 170.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.96/364.08 = 170.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.96x = 364.08 × 170.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.96x = 62,243.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,243.12/242.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.19

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