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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.95, 363.68 and 161.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.95, 363.68 and 161.31 is: 242.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.95 : 363.68 = 161.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.95/363.68 = 161.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.95x = 363.68 × 161.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.95x = 58,664.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,664.41/241.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.47

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