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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.36, 363.33 and 165.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.36, 363.33 and 165.11 is: 247.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.36 : 363.33 = 165.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.36/363.33 = 165.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.36x = 363.33 × 165.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.36x = 59,989.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,989.42/242.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.52

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