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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.38, 363.43 and 114.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.38, 363.43 and 114.13 is: 171.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.38 : 363.43 = 114.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.38/363.43 = 114.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.38x = 363.43 × 114.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.38x = 41,478.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,478.27/242.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.13

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