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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.55, 333.44 and 158.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.55, 333.44 and 158.66 is: 219.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.55 : 333.44 = 158.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.55/333.44 = 158.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.55x = 333.44 × 158.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.55x = 52,902.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,902.32/241.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.02

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