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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.42, 363.78 and 105.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.42, 363.78 and 105.47 is: 158.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.42 : 363.78 = 105.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.42/363.78 = 105.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.42x = 363.78 × 105.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.42x = 38,366.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,366.89/242.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.27

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