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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.06, 362.75 and 165.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.06, 362.75 and 165.20 is: 247.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.06 : 362.75 = 165.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.06/362.75 = 165.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.06x = 362.75 × 165.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.06x = 59,923.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,923.66/242.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.56

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