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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.67, 363.90 and 112.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.67, 363.90 and 112.65 is: 168.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.67 : 363.90 = 112.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.67/363.90 = 112.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.67x = 363.90 × 112.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.67x = 40,993.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,993.34/242.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.93

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