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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.09, 361.44 and 163.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.09, 361.44 and 163.84 is: 245.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.09 : 361.44 = 163.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.09/361.44 = 163.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.09x = 361.44 × 163.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.09x = 59,217.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,217.64/241.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.62

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