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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.70, 334.58 and 162.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.70, 334.58 and 162.90 is: 224.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.70 : 334.58 = 162.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.70/334.58 = 162.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.70x = 334.58 × 162.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.70x = 54,500.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,500.59/242.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.56

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