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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.70, 364.08 and 98.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.70, 364.08 and 98.52 is: 147.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.70 : 364.08 = 98.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.70/364.08 = 98.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.70x = 364.08 × 98.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.70x = 35,869.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,869.16/242.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.79

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