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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.58, 363.92 and 112.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.58, 363.92 and 112.57 is: 168.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.58 : 363.92 = 112.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.58/363.92 = 112.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.58x = 363.92 × 112.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.58x = 40,966.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,966.47/242.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.88

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