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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.02, 332.13 and 174.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.02, 332.13 and 174.42 is: 240.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.02 : 332.13 = 174.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.02/332.13 = 174.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.02x = 332.13 × 174.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.02x = 57,929.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,929.68/241.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.35

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