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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.69, 364.17 and 98.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.69, 364.17 and 98.38 is: 147.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.69 : 364.17 = 98.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.69/364.17 = 98.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.69x = 364.17 × 98.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.69x = 35,825.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,825.22/242.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.62

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