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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.28, 363.41 and 161.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.28, 363.41 and 161.69 is: 242.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.28 : 363.41 = 161.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.28/363.41 = 161.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.28x = 363.41 × 161.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.28x = 58,757.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,757.14/242.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.52

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