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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.34, 363.49 and 181.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.34, 363.49 and 181.51 is: 272.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.34 : 363.49 = 181.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.34/363.49 = 181.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.34x = 363.49 × 181.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.34x = 65,977.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,977.07/242.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.25

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