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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.59, 333.21 and 162.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.59, 333.21 and 162.89 is: 224.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.59 : 333.21 = 162.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.59/333.21 = 162.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.59x = 333.21 × 162.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.59x = 54,274.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,274.91/241.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.66

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