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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.15, 363.17 and 112.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.15, 363.17 and 112.01 is: 167.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.15 : 363.17 = 112.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.15/363.17 = 112.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.15x = 363.17 × 112.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.15x = 40,676.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,676.30/242.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.98

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