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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.22, 334.49 and 164.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.22, 334.49 and 164.82 is: 227.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.22 : 334.49 = 164.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.22/334.49 = 164.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.22x = 334.49 × 164.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.22x = 55,130.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,130.64/242.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.61

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