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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.06, 362.98 and 181.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.06, 362.98 and 181.44 is: 272.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.06 : 362.98 = 181.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.06/362.98 = 181.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.06x = 362.98 × 181.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.06x = 65,859.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,859.32/242.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.08

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