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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.45, 363.58 and 105.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.45, 363.58 and 105.50 is: 158.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.45 : 363.58 = 105.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.45/363.58 = 105.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.45x = 363.58 × 105.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.45x = 38,358.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,358.34/242.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.21

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