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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.70, 364.11 and 105.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.70, 364.11 and 105.68 is: 158.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.70 : 364.11 = 105.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.70/364.11 = 105.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.70x = 364.11 × 105.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.70x = 38,477.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,477.32/242.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.54

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