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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.44, 362 and 164

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.44, 362 and 164 is: 245.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.44 : 362 = 164 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.44/362 = 164/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.44x = 362 × 164
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.44x = 59,368
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,368/241.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.89

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