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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.13, 363.33 and 113.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.13, 363.33 and 113.88 is: 170.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.13 : 363.33 = 113.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.13/363.33 = 113.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.13x = 363.33 × 113.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.13x = 41,376.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,376.02/242.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.88

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