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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.94, 333.82 and 163.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.94, 333.82 and 163.40 is: 225.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.94 : 333.82 = 163.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.94/333.82 = 163.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.94x = 333.82 × 163.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.94x = 54,545.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,545.37/241.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.45

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