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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.15, 363.04 and 113.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.15, 363.04 and 113.75 is: 170.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.15 : 363.04 = 113.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.15/363.04 = 113.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.15x = 363.04 × 113.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.15x = 41,295.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,295.80/242.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.54

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