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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.07, 362.76 and 118.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.07, 362.76 and 118.54 is: 177.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.07 : 362.76 = 118.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.07/362.76 = 118.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.07x = 362.76 × 118.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.07x = 43,001.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,001.57/242.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.64

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