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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.11, 363.88 and 113.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.11, 363.88 and 113.95 is: 171.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.11 : 363.88 = 113.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.11/363.88 = 113.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.11x = 363.88 × 113.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.11x = 41,462.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,462.02/242.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.26

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