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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.98, 364.80 and 174.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.98, 364.80 and 174.94 is: 262.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.98 : 364.80 = 174.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.98/364.80 = 174.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.98x = 364.80 × 174.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.98x = 63,818.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,818.11/242.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.65

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