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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.84, 335.25 and 164.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.84, 335.25 and 164.27 is: 226.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.84 : 335.25 = 164.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.84/335.25 = 164.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.84x = 335.25 × 164.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.84x = 55,072.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,072.36/242.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.78

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