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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.81, 364.92 and 162.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.81, 364.92 and 162.21 is: 243.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.81 : 364.92 = 162.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.81/364.92 = 162.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.81x = 364.92 × 162.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.81x = 59,193.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,193.67/242.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.79

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