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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.46, 333.16 and 162.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.46, 333.16 and 162.92 is: 224.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.46 : 333.16 = 162.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.46/333.16 = 162.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.46x = 333.16 × 162.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.46x = 54,277.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,277.51/241.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.79

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