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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.09, 333.57 and 164.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.09, 333.57 and 164.33 is: 226.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.09 : 333.57 = 164.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.09/333.57 = 164.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.09x = 333.57 × 164.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.09x = 54,813.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,813.07/242.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.42

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