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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.98, 363.78 and 161.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.98, 363.78 and 161.66 is: 242.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.98 : 363.78 = 161.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.98/363.78 = 161.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.98x = 363.78 × 161.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.98x = 58,808.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,808.67/242.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.03

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