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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.49, 363.80 and 69.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.49, 363.80 and 69.16 is: 103.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.49 : 363.80 = 69.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.49/363.80 = 69.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.49x = 363.80 × 69.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.49x = 25,159.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,159.15/242.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.75

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