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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.24, 363.07 and 112.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.24, 363.07 and 112.07 is: 167.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.24 : 363.07 = 112.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.24/363.07 = 112.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.24x = 363.07 × 112.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.24x = 40,687.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,687.58/242.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.96

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