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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.84, 364.18 and 105.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.84, 364.18 and 105.82 is: 158.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.84 : 364.18 = 105.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.84/364.18 = 105.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.84x = 364.18 × 105.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.84x = 38,537.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,537.53/242.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.70

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