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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.97, 364.10 and 182.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.97, 364.10 and 182.07 is: 272.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.97 : 364.10 = 182.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.97/364.10 = 182.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.97x = 364.10 × 182.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.97x = 66,290.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,290.78/242.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.84

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