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Finding the Third Proportional to 164.53 and 241.73

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Solution

The third proportional to 164.53 and 241.73 is: 355.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.53 : 241.73 = 241.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.53/241.73 = 241.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.53x = 241.73 × 241.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.53x = 58,435.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,435.51/164.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.16

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