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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.13, 363.33 and 181.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.13, 363.33 and 181.08 is: 271.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.13 : 363.33 = 181.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.13/363.33 = 181.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.13x = 363.33 × 181.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.13x = 65,791.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,791.80/242.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.72

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