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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.18, 363.45 and 181.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.18, 363.45 and 181.48 is: 272.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.18 : 363.45 = 181.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.18/363.45 = 181.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.18x = 363.45 × 181.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.18x = 65,958.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,958.00/242.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.35

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