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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.19, 363.33 and 112.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.19, 363.33 and 112.26 is: 168.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.19 : 363.33 = 112.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.19/363.33 = 112.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.19x = 363.33 × 112.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.19x = 40,787.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,787.43/242.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.41

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