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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.82, 363.81 and 105.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.82, 363.81 and 105.79 is: 158.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.82 : 363.81 = 105.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.82/363.81 = 105.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.82x = 363.81 × 105.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.82x = 38,487.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,487.46/242.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.50

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