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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.23, 361.93 and 164.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.23, 361.93 and 164.28 is: 246.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.23 : 361.93 = 164.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.23/361.93 = 164.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.23x = 361.93 × 164.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.23x = 59,457.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,457.86/241.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.48

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