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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.54, 333.36 and 158.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.54, 333.36 and 158.77 is: 219.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.54 : 333.36 = 158.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.54/333.36 = 158.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.54x = 333.36 × 158.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.54x = 52,927.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,927.57/241.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.13

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