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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.46, 364.50 and 181.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.46, 364.50 and 181.71 is: 273.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.46 : 364.50 = 181.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.46/364.50 = 181.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.46x = 364.50 × 181.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.46x = 66,233.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,233.30/242.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.17

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