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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.54, 363.76 and 112.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.54, 363.76 and 112.54 is: 168.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.54 : 363.76 = 112.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.54/363.76 = 112.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.54x = 363.76 × 112.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.54x = 40,937.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,937.55/242.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.79

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