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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.38, 334.56 and 163.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.38, 334.56 and 163.81 is: 226.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.38 : 334.56 = 163.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.38/334.56 = 163.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.38x = 334.56 × 163.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.38x = 54,804.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,804.27/242.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.11

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