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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.69, 364.10 and 105.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.69, 364.10 and 105.74 is: 158.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.69 : 364.10 = 105.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.69/364.10 = 105.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.69x = 364.10 × 105.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.69x = 38,500.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,500.32/242.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.64

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