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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.50, 333.55 and 163.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.50, 333.55 and 163.74 is: 226.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.50 : 333.55 = 163.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.50/333.55 = 163.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.50x = 333.55 × 163.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.50x = 54,614.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,614.66/241.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.15

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