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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.57, 334.74 and 132.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.57, 334.74 and 132.04 is: 182.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.57 : 334.74 = 132.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.57/334.74 = 132.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.57x = 334.74 × 132.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.57x = 44,198.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,198.23/242.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.21

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