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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.56, 362.20 and 164.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.56, 362.20 and 164.64 is: 246.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.56 : 362.20 = 164.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.56/362.20 = 164.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.56x = 362.20 × 164.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.56x = 59,632.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,632.61/241.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.86

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