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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.22, 363.33 and 161.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.22, 363.33 and 161.58 is: 242.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.22 : 363.33 = 161.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.22/363.33 = 161.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.22x = 363.33 × 161.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.22x = 58,706.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,706.86/242.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.37

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