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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.52, 363.87 and 105.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.52, 363.87 and 105.60 is: 158.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.52 : 363.87 = 105.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.52/363.87 = 105.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.52x = 363.87 × 105.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.52x = 38,424.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,424.67/242.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.44

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