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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.98, 363.21 and 165.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.98, 363.21 and 165.06 is: 247.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.98 : 363.21 = 165.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.98/363.21 = 165.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.98x = 363.21 × 165.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.98x = 59,951.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,951.44/241.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.75

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