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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.34, 363.45 and 98.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.34, 363.45 and 98.16 is: 147.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.34 : 363.45 = 98.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.34/363.45 = 98.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.34x = 363.45 × 98.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.34x = 35,676.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,676.25/242.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.22

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