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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.16, 363.30 and 71.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.16, 363.30 and 71.16 is: 106.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.16 : 363.30 = 71.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.16/363.30 = 71.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.16x = 363.30 × 71.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.16x = 25,850.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,850.80/242.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.75

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