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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.10, 363.33 and 164.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.10, 363.33 and 164.88 is: 247.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.10 : 363.33 = 164.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.10/363.33 = 164.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.10x = 363.33 × 164.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.10x = 59,905.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,905.85/242.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.44

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