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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.32, 363.50 and 105.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.32, 363.50 and 105.44 is: 158.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.32 : 363.50 = 105.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.32/363.50 = 105.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.32x = 363.50 × 105.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.32x = 38,327.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,327.44/242.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.17

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