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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.49, 334.63 and 131.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.49, 334.63 and 131.96 is: 182.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.49 : 334.63 = 131.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.49/334.63 = 131.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.49x = 334.63 × 131.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.49x = 44,158.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,158.03/242.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.10

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