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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.93, 364.50 and 161.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.93, 364.50 and 161.80 is: 242.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.93 : 364.50 = 161.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.93/364.50 = 161.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.93x = 364.50 × 161.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.93x = 58,975.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,975.19/242.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.76

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