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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.91, 364.33 and 112.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.91, 364.33 and 112.90 is: 169.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.91 : 364.33 = 112.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.91/364.33 = 112.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.91x = 364.33 × 112.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.91x = 41,132.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,132.86/242.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.33

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