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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.74, 363.86 and 96.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.74, 363.86 and 96.45 is: 144.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.74 : 363.86 = 96.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.74/363.86 = 96.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.74x = 363.86 × 96.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.74x = 35,094.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,094.30/242.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.58

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