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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.49, 363.37 and 164.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.49, 363.37 and 164.12 is: 245.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.49 : 363.37 = 164.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.49/363.37 = 164.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.49x = 363.37 × 164.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.49x = 59,636.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,636.28/242.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.93

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