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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.01, 334.25 and 163.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.01, 334.25 and 163.20 is: 225.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.01 : 334.25 = 163.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.01/334.25 = 163.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.01x = 334.25 × 163.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.01x = 54,549.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,549.60/242.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.40

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