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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.95, 365.18 and 162.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.95, 365.18 and 162.31 is: 243.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.95 : 365.18 = 162.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.95/365.18 = 162.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.95x = 365.18 × 162.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.95x = 59,270.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,270.64/242.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.96

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