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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.75, 363.79 and 112.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.75, 363.79 and 112.47 is: 168.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.75 : 363.79 = 112.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.75/363.79 = 112.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.75x = 363.79 × 112.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.75x = 40,913.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,913.64/242.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.54

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