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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.64, 363.76 and 181.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.64, 363.76 and 181.64 is: 272.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.64 : 363.76 = 181.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.64/363.76 = 181.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.64x = 363.76 × 181.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.64x = 66,073.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,073.37/242.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.31

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