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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.15, 334.16 and 131.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.15, 334.16 and 131.62 is: 181.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.15 : 334.16 = 131.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.15/334.16 = 131.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.15x = 334.16 × 131.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.15x = 43,983.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,983.27/242.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.64

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