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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.75, 362.10 and 159.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.75, 362.10 and 159.39 is: 238.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.75 : 362.10 = 159.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.75/362.10 = 159.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.75x = 362.10 × 159.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.75x = 57,715.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,715.12/241.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.74

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