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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.91, 364.41 and 156.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.91, 364.41 and 156.85 is: 235.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.91 : 364.41 = 156.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.91/364.41 = 156.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.91x = 364.41 × 156.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.91x = 57,157.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,157.39/242.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.30

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