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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.27, 363.38 and 114.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.27, 363.38 and 114.02 is: 171.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.27 : 363.38 = 114.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.27/363.38 = 114.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.27x = 363.38 × 114.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.27x = 41,431.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,431.06/242.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.02

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