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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.65, 362.66 and 159.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.65, 362.66 and 159.39 is: 239.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.65 : 362.66 = 159.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.65/362.66 = 159.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.65x = 362.66 × 159.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.65x = 57,803.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,803.58/241.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.20

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