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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.41, 334.52 and 144.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.41, 334.52 and 144.17 is: 198.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.41 : 334.52 = 144.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.41/334.52 = 144.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.41x = 334.52 × 144.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.41x = 48,228.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,228.95/242.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.96

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