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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.93, 364.46 and 69.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.93, 364.46 and 69.60 is: 104.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.93 : 364.46 = 69.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.93/364.46 = 69.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.93x = 364.46 × 69.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.93x = 25,364.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,364.25/242.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.41

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