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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.96, 364.62 and 162.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.96, 364.62 and 162.32 is: 243.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.96 : 364.62 = 162.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.96/364.62 = 162.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.96x = 364.62 × 162.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.96x = 59,185.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,185.12/242.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.60

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