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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.78, 363.98 and 114.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.78, 363.98 and 114.38 is: 171.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.78 : 363.98 = 114.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.78/363.98 = 114.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.78x = 363.98 × 114.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.78x = 41,630.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,630.21/242.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.48

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