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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.45, 334.23 and 162.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.45, 334.23 and 162.65 is: 224.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.45 : 334.23 = 162.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.45/334.23 = 162.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.45x = 334.23 × 162.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.45x = 54,360.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,360.84/242.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.22

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