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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.57, 363.80 and 112.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.57, 363.80 and 112.53 is: 168.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.57 : 363.80 = 112.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.57/363.80 = 112.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.57x = 363.80 × 112.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.57x = 40,938.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,938.41/242.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.77

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