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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.17, 334.19 and 131.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.17, 334.19 and 131.64 is: 181.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.17 : 334.19 = 131.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.17/334.19 = 131.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.17x = 334.19 × 131.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.17x = 43,994.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,994.71/242.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.67

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