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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.05, 361.41 and 164.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.05, 361.41 and 164.18 is: 246.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.05 : 361.41 = 164.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.05/361.41 = 164.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.05x = 361.41 × 164.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.05x = 59,335.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,335.47/241.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.15

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