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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.94, 364.46 and 105.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.94, 364.46 and 105.96 is: 158.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.94 : 364.46 = 105.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.94/364.46 = 105.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.94x = 364.46 × 105.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.94x = 38,618.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,618.18/242.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.96

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