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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.14, 361.94 and 163.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.14, 361.94 and 163.04 is: 244.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.14 : 361.94 = 163.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.14/361.94 = 163.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.14x = 361.94 × 163.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.14x = 59,010.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,010.70/241.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.72

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