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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.34, 334.53 and 162.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.34, 334.53 and 162.60 is: 224.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.34 : 334.53 = 162.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.34/334.53 = 162.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.34x = 334.53 × 162.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.34x = 54,394.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,394.58/242.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.46

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