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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.52, 332.78 and 163.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.52, 332.78 and 163.76 is: 225.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.52 : 332.78 = 163.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.52/332.78 = 163.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.52x = 332.78 × 163.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.52x = 54,496.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,496.05/241.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.64

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