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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.16, 361.73 and 159.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.16, 361.73 and 159.98 is: 239.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.16 : 361.73 = 159.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.16/361.73 = 159.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.16x = 361.73 × 159.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.16x = 57,869.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,869.57/241.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.96

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