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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.84, 364.27 and 69.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.84, 364.27 and 69.53 is: 104.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.84 : 364.27 = 69.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.84/364.27 = 69.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.84x = 364.27 × 69.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.84x = 25,327.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,327.75/242.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.30

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