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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.32, 363.08 and 165.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.32, 363.08 and 165.10 is: 247.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.32 : 363.08 = 165.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.32/363.08 = 165.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.32x = 363.08 × 165.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.32x = 59,944.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,944.51/242.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.38

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