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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.28, 332.64 and 163.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.28, 332.64 and 163.52 is: 225.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.28 : 332.64 = 163.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.28/332.64 = 163.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.28x = 332.64 × 163.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.28x = 54,393.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,393.29/241.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.44

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