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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.16, 334.79 and 183.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.16, 334.79 and 183.45 is: 253.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.16 : 334.79 = 183.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.16/334.79 = 183.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.16x = 334.79 × 183.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.16x = 61,417.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,417.23/242.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.63

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