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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.05, 361.39 and 163.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.05, 361.39 and 163.81 is: 245.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.05 : 361.39 = 163.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.05/361.39 = 163.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.05x = 361.39 × 163.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.05x = 59,199.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,199.30/241.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.59

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