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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.21, 363.30 and 168.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.21, 363.30 and 168.86 is: 253.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.21 : 363.30 = 168.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.21/363.30 = 168.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.21x = 363.30 × 168.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.21x = 61,346.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,346.84/242.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.28

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