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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.09, 363.32 and 113.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.09, 363.32 and 113.93 is: 170.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.09 : 363.32 = 113.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.09/363.32 = 113.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.09x = 363.32 × 113.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.09x = 41,392.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,392.48/242.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.98

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