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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.11, 363.29 and 112.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.11, 363.29 and 112.19 is: 168.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.11 : 363.29 = 112.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.11/363.29 = 112.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.11x = 363.29 × 112.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.11x = 40,755.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,755.13/242.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.33

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