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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.51, 363.74 and 165.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.51, 363.74 and 165.51 is: 248.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.51 : 363.74 = 165.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.51/363.74 = 165.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.51x = 363.74 × 165.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.51x = 60,201.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,201.78/242.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.25

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