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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.03, 362.26 and 168.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.03, 362.26 and 168.52 is: 252.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.03 : 362.26 = 168.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.03/362.26 = 168.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.03x = 362.26 × 168.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.03x = 61,048.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,048.06/242.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.23

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