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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.75, 364.17 and 96.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.75, 364.17 and 96.50 is: 144.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.75 : 364.17 = 96.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.75/364.17 = 96.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.75x = 364.17 × 96.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.75x = 35,143.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,143.92/242.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.77

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