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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.93, 364.29 and 112.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.93, 364.29 and 112.92 is: 169.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.93 : 364.29 = 112.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.93/364.29 = 112.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.93x = 364.29 × 112.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.93x = 41,135.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,135.63/242.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.33

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