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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.10, 334.11 and 131.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.10, 334.11 and 131.58 is: 181.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.10 : 334.11 = 131.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.10/334.11 = 131.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.10x = 334.11 × 131.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.10x = 43,963.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,963.06/242.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.59

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