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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.10, 361.43 and 163.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.10, 361.43 and 163.82 is: 245.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.10 : 361.43 = 163.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.10/361.43 = 163.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.10x = 361.43 × 163.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.10x = 59,207.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,207.45/241.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.57

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