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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.76, 364.14 and 161.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.76, 364.14 and 161.76 is: 242.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.76 : 364.14 = 161.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.76/364.14 = 161.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.76x = 364.14 × 161.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.76x = 58,903.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,903.29/242.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.64

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