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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.23, 364.07 and 114.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.23, 364.07 and 114.07 is: 171.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.23 : 364.07 = 114.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.23/364.07 = 114.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.23x = 364.07 × 114.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.23x = 41,529.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,529.46/242.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.45

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