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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.88, 365.02 and 162.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.88, 365.02 and 162.24 is: 243.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.88 : 365.02 = 162.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.88/365.02 = 162.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.88x = 365.02 × 162.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.88x = 59,219.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,219.98/242.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.82

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