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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.72, 333.67 and 164.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.72, 333.67 and 164.14 is: 226.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.72 : 333.67 = 164.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.72/333.67 = 164.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.72x = 333.67 × 164.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.72x = 54,768.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,768.59/241.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.58

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