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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.10, 362.76 and 118.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.10, 362.76 and 118.56 is: 177.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.10 : 362.76 = 118.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.10/362.76 = 118.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.10x = 362.76 × 118.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.10x = 43,008.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,008.83/242.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.65

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