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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.04, 364.38 and 165.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.04, 364.38 and 165.49 is: 249.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.04 : 364.38 = 165.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.04/364.38 = 165.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.04x = 364.38 × 165.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.04x = 60,301.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,301.25/242.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.14

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