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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.30, 361.85 and 164.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.30, 361.85 and 164.29 is: 246.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.30 : 361.85 = 164.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.30/361.85 = 164.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.30x = 361.85 × 164.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.30x = 59,445.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,445.71/241.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.36

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