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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.23, 362.02 and 164.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.23, 362.02 and 164.01 is: 246.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.23 : 362.02 = 164.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.23/362.02 = 164.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.23x = 362.02 × 164.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.23x = 59,374.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,374.90/241.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.13

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