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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.08, 334.08 and 164.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.08, 334.08 and 164.32 is: 226.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.08 : 334.08 = 164.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.08/334.08 = 164.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.08x = 334.08 × 164.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.08x = 54,896.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,896.03/242.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.77

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