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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.19, 362.81 and 181.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.19, 362.81 and 181.38 is: 271.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.19 : 362.81 = 181.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.19/362.81 = 181.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.19x = 362.81 × 181.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.19x = 65,804.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,804.66/242.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.71

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