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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.12, 332.34 and 163.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.12, 332.34 and 163.36 is: 225.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.12 : 332.34 = 163.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.12/332.34 = 163.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.12x = 332.34 × 163.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.12x = 54,291.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,291.06/241.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.16

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