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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.60, 363.84 and 166.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.60, 363.84 and 166.12 is: 249.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.60 : 363.84 = 166.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.60/363.84 = 166.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.60x = 363.84 × 166.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.60x = 60,441.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,441.10/242.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.14

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