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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242, 362.69 and 112

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242, 362.69 and 112 is: 167.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242 : 362.69 = 112 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242/362.69 = 112/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242x = 362.69 × 112
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242x = 40,621.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,621.28/242
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.86

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