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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.40, 363.79 and 112.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.40, 363.79 and 112.46 is: 168.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.40 : 363.79 = 112.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.40/363.79 = 112.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.40x = 363.79 × 112.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.40x = 40,911.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,911.82/242.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.78

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