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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.60, 364.04 and 105.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.60, 364.04 and 105.71 is: 158.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.60 : 364.04 = 105.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.60/364.04 = 105.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.60x = 364.04 × 105.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.60x = 38,481.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,481.31/242.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.62

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