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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.08, 333.96 and 163.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.08, 333.96 and 163.32 is: 225.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.08 : 333.96 = 163.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.08/333.96 = 163.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.08x = 333.96 × 163.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.08x = 54,542.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,542.35/242.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.31

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