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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.53, 334.70 and 132.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.53, 334.70 and 132.01 is: 182.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.53 : 334.70 = 132.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.53/334.70 = 132.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.53x = 334.70 × 132.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.53x = 44,183.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,183.75/242.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.18

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