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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.55, 334.79 and 164.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.55, 334.79 and 164.97 is: 227.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.55 : 334.79 = 164.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.55/334.79 = 164.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.55x = 334.79 × 164.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.55x = 55,230.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,230.31/242.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.71

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