Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.55, 334.62 and 167.85
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 242.55, 334.62 and 167.85 is: 231.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
242.55 : 334.62 = 167.85 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
242.55/334.62 = 167.85/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
242.55x = 334.62 × 167.85 - Step 4: Simplify right side
242.55x = 56,165.97 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 56,165.97/242.55 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 231.56
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