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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.29, 332.66 and 163.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.29, 332.66 and 163.53 is: 225.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.29 : 332.66 = 163.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.29/332.66 = 163.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.29x = 332.66 × 163.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.29x = 54,399.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,399.07/241.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.45

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