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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.65, 361.62 and 164.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.65, 361.62 and 164.70 is: 246.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.65 : 361.62 = 164.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.65/361.62 = 164.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.65x = 361.62 × 164.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.65x = 59,558.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,558.81/241.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.47

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