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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.31, 361.49 and 159.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.31, 361.49 and 159.91 is: 239.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.31 : 361.49 = 159.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.31/361.49 = 159.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.31x = 361.49 × 159.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.31x = 57,804.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,804.16/241.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.54

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