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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.11, 363.11 and 165.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.11, 363.11 and 165.06 is: 247.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.11 : 363.11 = 165.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.11/363.11 = 165.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.11x = 363.11 × 165.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.11x = 59,935.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,935.60/242.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.55

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