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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.97, 363.77 and 161.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.97, 363.77 and 161.65 is: 242.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.97 : 363.77 = 161.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.97/363.77 = 161.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.97x = 363.77 × 161.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.97x = 58,803.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,803.52/242.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.02

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