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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.61, 334.78 and 132.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.61, 334.78 and 132.08 is: 182.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.61 : 334.78 = 132.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.61/334.78 = 132.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.61x = 334.78 × 132.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.61x = 44,218.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,218.74/242.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.27

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