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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.20, 360.72 and 164.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.20, 360.72 and 164.04 is: 245.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.20 : 360.72 = 164.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.20/360.72 = 164.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.20x = 360.72 × 164.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.20x = 59,172.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,172.51/241.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.33

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