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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241, 332.16 and 178.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241, 332.16 and 178.72 is: 246.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241 : 332.16 = 178.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241/332.16 = 178.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241x = 332.16 × 178.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241x = 59,363.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,363.64/241
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.32

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