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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.76, 334.95 and 163.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.76, 334.95 and 163.92 is: 226.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.76 : 334.95 = 163.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.76/334.95 = 163.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.76x = 334.95 × 163.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.76x = 54,905.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,905.00/242.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.17

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