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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.94, 363.78 and 161.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.94, 363.78 and 161.52 is: 241.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.94 : 363.78 = 161.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.94/363.78 = 161.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.94x = 363.78 × 161.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.94x = 58,757.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,757.75/242.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.86

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