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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.28, 361.72 and 164.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.28, 361.72 and 164.03 is: 245.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.28 : 361.72 = 164.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.28/361.72 = 164.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.28x = 361.72 × 164.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.28x = 59,331.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,331.39/241.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.90

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