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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.46, 363.69 and 105.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.46, 363.69 and 105.30 is: 157.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.46 : 363.69 = 105.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.46/363.69 = 105.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.46x = 363.69 × 105.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.46x = 38,296.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,296.56/242.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.95

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