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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.17, 332.64 and 158.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.17, 332.64 and 158.37 is: 218.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.17 : 332.64 = 158.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.17/332.64 = 158.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.17x = 332.64 × 158.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.17x = 52,678.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,678.53/241.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.43

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