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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.92, 364.62 and 161.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.92, 364.62 and 161.48 is: 242.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.92 : 364.62 = 161.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.92/364.62 = 161.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.92x = 364.62 × 161.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.92x = 58,878.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,878.84/242.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.38

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