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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.97, 335.28 and 132.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.97, 335.28 and 132.43 is: 182.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.97 : 335.28 = 132.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.97/335.28 = 132.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.97x = 335.28 × 132.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.97x = 44,401.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,401.13/242.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.74

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