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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.28, 334.02 and 164.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.28, 334.02 and 164.52 is: 226.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.28 : 334.02 = 164.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.28/334.02 = 164.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.28x = 334.02 × 164.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.28x = 54,952.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,952.97/242.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.82

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