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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.28, 363.50 and 161.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.28, 363.50 and 161.44 is: 242.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.28 : 363.50 = 161.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.28/363.50 = 161.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.28x = 363.50 × 161.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.28x = 58,683.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,683.44/242.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.21

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