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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.64, 364.10 and 114.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.64, 364.10 and 114.36 is: 171.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.64 : 364.10 = 114.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.64/364.10 = 114.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.64x = 364.10 × 114.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.64x = 41,638.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,638.48/242.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.61

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