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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.04, 363.24 and 97.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.04, 363.24 and 97.77 is: 146.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.04 : 363.24 = 97.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.04/363.24 = 97.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.04x = 363.24 × 97.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.04x = 35,513.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,513.97/242.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.73

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