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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.79, 364.06 and 105.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.79, 364.06 and 105.77 is: 158.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.79 : 364.06 = 105.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.79/364.06 = 105.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.79x = 364.06 × 105.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.79x = 38,506.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,506.36/242.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.60

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