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