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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.25, 334.28 and 131.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.25, 334.28 and 131.72 is: 181.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.25 : 334.28 = 131.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.25/334.28 = 131.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.25x = 334.28 × 131.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.25x = 44,030.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,030.02/242.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.76

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