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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.28, 362.70 and 168.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.28, 362.70 and 168.90 is: 252.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.28 : 362.70 = 168.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.28/362.70 = 168.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.28x = 362.70 × 168.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.28x = 61,260.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,260.03/242.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.85

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