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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.45, 361.54 and 164.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.45, 361.54 and 164.57 is: 246.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.45 : 361.54 = 164.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.45/361.54 = 164.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.45x = 361.54 × 164.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.45x = 59,496.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,496.46/241.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.41

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