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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.36, 363.56 and 105.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.36, 363.56 and 105.50 is: 158.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.36 : 363.56 = 105.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.36/363.56 = 105.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.36x = 363.56 × 105.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.36x = 38,355.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,355.58/242.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.26

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