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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.44, 334.51 and 163.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.44, 334.51 and 163.90 is: 226.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.44 : 334.51 = 163.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.44/334.51 = 163.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.44x = 334.51 × 163.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.44x = 54,825.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,825.37/242.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.14

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