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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.60, 363.96 and 164.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.60, 363.96 and 164.84 is: 247.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.60 : 363.96 = 164.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.60/363.96 = 164.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.60x = 363.96 × 164.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.60x = 59,993.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,993.35/242.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.30

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