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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.86, 333.48 and 158.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.86, 333.48 and 158.79 is: 218.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.86 : 333.48 = 158.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.86/333.48 = 158.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.86x = 333.48 × 158.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.86x = 52,951.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,951.65/241.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.93

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