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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.20, 363.60 and 164.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.20, 363.60 and 164.84 is: 247.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.20 : 363.60 = 164.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.20/363.60 = 164.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.20x = 363.60 × 164.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.20x = 59,936.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,936.73/242.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.47

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