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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.58, 363.84 and 71.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.58, 363.84 and 71.58 is: 107.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.58 : 363.84 = 71.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.58/363.84 = 71.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.58x = 363.84 × 71.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.58x = 26,043.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,043.67/242.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.36

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