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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.41, 363.68 and 105.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.41, 363.68 and 105.49 is: 158.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.41 : 363.68 = 105.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.41/363.68 = 105.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.41x = 363.68 × 105.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.41x = 38,362.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,362.78/242.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.26

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