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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.44, 363.40 and 181.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.44, 363.40 and 181.85 is: 272.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.44 : 363.40 = 181.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.44/363.40 = 181.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.44x = 363.40 × 181.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.44x = 66,082.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,082.02/242.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.57

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