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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.18, 362.34 and 165.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.18, 362.34 and 165.17 is: 247.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.18 : 362.34 = 165.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.18/362.34 = 165.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.18x = 362.34 × 165.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.18x = 59,845.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,845.89/242.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.12

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