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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.16, 334.08 and 164.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.16, 334.08 and 164.52 is: 226.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.16 : 334.08 = 164.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.16/334.08 = 164.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.16x = 334.08 × 164.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.16x = 54,962.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,962.84/242.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.97

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