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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.12, 362.91 and 118.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.12, 362.91 and 118.46 is: 177.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.12 : 362.91 = 118.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.12/362.91 = 118.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.12x = 362.91 × 118.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.12x = 42,988.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,988.50/242.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.55

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