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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241, 332.73 and 158.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241, 332.73 and 158.34 is: 218.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241 : 332.73 = 158.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241/332.73 = 158.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241x = 332.73 × 158.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241x = 52,684.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,684.47/241
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.61

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