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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241, 332.85 and 163.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241, 332.85 and 163.24 is: 225.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241 : 332.85 = 163.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241/332.85 = 163.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241x = 332.85 × 163.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241x = 54,334.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,334.43/241
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.45

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