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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.73, 363.90 and 165.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.73, 363.90 and 165.50 is: 248.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.73 : 363.90 = 165.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.73/363.90 = 165.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.73x = 363.90 × 165.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.73x = 60,224.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,224.33/242.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.12

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