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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.92, 334.12 and 163.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.92, 334.12 and 163.10 is: 225.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.92 : 334.12 = 163.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.92/334.12 = 163.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.92x = 334.12 × 163.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.92x = 54,493.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,493.30/241.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.26

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