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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.36, 361.84 and 164.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.36, 361.84 and 164.11 is: 246.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.36 : 361.84 = 164.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.36/361.84 = 164.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.36x = 361.84 × 164.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.36x = 59,378.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,378.93/241.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.02

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