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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.77, 364.16 and 69.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.77, 364.16 and 69.46 is: 104.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.77 : 364.16 = 69.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.77/364.16 = 69.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.77x = 364.16 × 69.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.77x = 25,292.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,292.39/242.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.18

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