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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.71, 364.10 and 112.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.71, 364.10 and 112.70 is: 169.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.71 : 364.10 = 112.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.71/364.10 = 112.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.71x = 364.10 × 112.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.71x = 41,034.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,034.07/242.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.07

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