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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.97, 363.97 and 161.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.97, 363.97 and 161.83 is: 242.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.97 : 363.97 = 161.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.97/363.97 = 161.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.97x = 363.97 × 161.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.97x = 58,901.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,901.27/242.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.42

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