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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.40, 363.66 and 105.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.40, 363.66 and 105.48 is: 158.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.40 : 363.66 = 105.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.40/363.66 = 105.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.40x = 363.66 × 105.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.40x = 38,358.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,358.86/242.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.25

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