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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.95, 364.35 and 69.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.95, 364.35 and 69.63 is: 104.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.95 : 364.35 = 69.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.95/364.35 = 69.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.95x = 364.35 × 69.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.95x = 25,370.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,370.44/242.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.43

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