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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.54, 334.71 and 132.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.54, 334.71 and 132.02 is: 182.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.54 : 334.71 = 132.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.54/334.71 = 132.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.54x = 334.71 × 132.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.54x = 44,188.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,188.57/242.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.19

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