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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.78, 333.69 and 163.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.78, 333.69 and 163.09 is: 225.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.78 : 333.69 = 163.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.78/333.69 = 163.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.78x = 333.69 × 163.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.78x = 54,421.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,421.50/241.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.09

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