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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.38, 363.36 and 165.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.38, 363.36 and 165.49 is: 248.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.38 : 363.36 = 165.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.38/363.36 = 165.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.38x = 363.36 × 165.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.38x = 60,131.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,131.62/242.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.09

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