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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.38, 363.52 and 117.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.38, 363.52 and 117.30 is: 175.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.38 : 363.52 = 117.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.38/363.52 = 117.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.38x = 363.52 × 117.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.38x = 42,640.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,640.90/242.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.93

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