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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.39, 363.71 and 105.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.39, 363.71 and 105.50 is: 158.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.39 : 363.71 = 105.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.39/363.71 = 105.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.39x = 363.71 × 105.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.39x = 38,369.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,369.06/242.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.30

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