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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.75, 333.46 and 158.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.75, 333.46 and 158.93 is: 219.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.75 : 333.46 = 158.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.75/333.46 = 158.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.75x = 333.46 × 158.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.75x = 52,996.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,996.80/241.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.22

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