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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.72, 364 and 112.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.72, 364 and 112.80 is: 169.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.72 : 364 = 112.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.72/364 = 112.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.72x = 364 × 112.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.72x = 41,059.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,059.20/242.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.16

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