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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.56, 363.40 and 112.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.56, 363.40 and 112.32 is: 168.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.56 : 363.40 = 112.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.56/363.40 = 112.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.56x = 363.40 × 112.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.56x = 40,817.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,817.09/242.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.28

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