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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.47, 363.30 and 181.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.47, 363.30 and 181.36 is: 271.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.47 : 363.30 = 181.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.47/363.30 = 181.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.47x = 363.30 × 181.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.47x = 65,888.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,888.09/242.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.74

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