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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.50, 363.79 and 155.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.50, 363.79 and 155.92 is: 233.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.50 : 363.79 = 155.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.50/363.79 = 155.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.50x = 363.79 × 155.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.50x = 56,720.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,720.32/242.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.90

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