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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.08, 362.85 and 111.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.08, 362.85 and 111.99 is: 167.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.08 : 362.85 = 111.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.08/362.85 = 111.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.08x = 362.85 × 111.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.08x = 40,635.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,635.57/242.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.86

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