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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.34, 363.30 and 114.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.34, 363.30 and 114.18 is: 171.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.34 : 363.30 = 114.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.34/363.30 = 114.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.34x = 363.30 × 114.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.34x = 41,481.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,481.59/242.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.17

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