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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.42, 363.62 and 165.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.42, 363.62 and 165.58 is: 248.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.42 : 363.62 = 165.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.42/363.62 = 165.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.42x = 363.62 × 165.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.42x = 60,207.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,207.70/242.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.37

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