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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.42, 362.70 and 181.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.42, 362.70 and 181.82 is: 272.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.42 : 362.70 = 181.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.42/362.70 = 181.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.42x = 362.70 × 181.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.42x = 65,946.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,946.11/242.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.03

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