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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.70, 334.94 and 163.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.70, 334.94 and 163.87 is: 226.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.70 : 334.94 = 163.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.70/334.94 = 163.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.70x = 334.94 × 163.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.70x = 54,886.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,886.85/242.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.15

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