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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.99, 334.79 and 172.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.99, 334.79 and 172.05 is: 237.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.99 : 334.79 = 172.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.99/334.79 = 172.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.99x = 334.79 × 172.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.99x = 57,599.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,599.76/242.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.05

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