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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.34, 363.51 and 114

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.34, 363.51 and 114 is: 171

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.34 : 363.51 = 114 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.34/363.51 = 114/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.34x = 363.51 × 114
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.34x = 41,440.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,440.14/242.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171

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