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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.46, 334.61 and 131.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.46, 334.61 and 131.94 is: 182.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.46 : 334.61 = 131.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.46/334.61 = 131.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.46x = 334.61 × 131.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.46x = 44,147.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,147.78/242.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.08

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