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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.37, 363.69 and 105.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.37, 363.69 and 105.57 is: 158.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.37 : 363.69 = 105.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.37/363.69 = 105.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.37x = 363.69 × 105.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.37x = 38,394.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,394.75/242.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.41

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