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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.63, 333.72 and 163.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.63, 333.72 and 163.87 is: 226.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.63 : 333.72 = 163.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.63/333.72 = 163.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.63x = 333.72 × 163.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.63x = 54,684.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,684.62/241.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.32

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