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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.46, 361.38 and 164.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.46, 361.38 and 164.11 is: 245.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.46 : 361.38 = 164.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.46/361.38 = 164.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.46x = 361.38 × 164.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.46x = 59,304.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,304.26/241.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.61

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