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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.51, 363.60 and 112.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.51, 363.60 and 112.43 is: 168.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.51 : 363.60 = 112.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.51/363.60 = 112.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.51x = 363.60 × 112.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.51x = 40,881.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,881.15/242.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.58

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