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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.44, 361.95 and 164.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.44, 361.95 and 164.18 is: 246.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.44 : 361.95 = 164.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.44/361.95 = 164.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.44x = 361.95 × 164.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.44x = 59,426.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,426.27/241.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.14

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