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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.13, 334.20 and 164.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.13, 334.20 and 164.50 is: 227.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.13 : 334.20 = 164.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.13/334.20 = 164.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.13x = 334.20 × 164.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.13x = 54,975.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,975.90/242.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.05

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