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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.49, 363.23 and 181.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.49, 363.23 and 181.54 is: 271.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.49 : 363.23 = 181.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.49/363.23 = 181.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.49x = 363.23 × 181.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.49x = 65,938.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,938.05/242.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.92

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