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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.34, 361.62 and 164.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.34, 361.62 and 164.28 is: 246.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.34 : 361.62 = 164.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.34/361.62 = 164.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.34x = 361.62 × 164.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.34x = 59,406.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,406.93/241.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.16

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