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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.34, 363.20 and 112.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.34, 363.20 and 112.33 is: 168.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.34 : 363.20 = 112.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.34/363.20 = 112.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.34x = 363.20 × 112.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.34x = 40,795.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,795.88/242.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.34

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