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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.25, 333.04 and 162.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.25, 333.04 and 162.58 is: 224.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.25 : 333.04 = 162.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.25/333.04 = 162.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.25x = 333.04 × 162.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.25x = 54,145.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,145.64/241.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.44

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