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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.33, 332.96 and 162.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.33, 332.96 and 162.73 is: 224.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.33 : 332.96 = 162.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.33/332.96 = 162.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.33x = 332.96 × 162.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.33x = 54,183.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,183.40/241.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.52

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