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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241, 332.45 and 184.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241, 332.45 and 184.94 is: 255.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241 : 332.45 = 184.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241/332.45 = 184.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241x = 332.45 × 184.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241x = 61,483.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,483.30/241
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.12

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