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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.70, 364.28 and 105.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.70, 364.28 and 105.79 is: 158.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.70 : 364.28 = 105.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.70/364.28 = 105.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.70x = 364.28 × 105.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.70x = 38,534.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,534.83/242.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.78

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