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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.03, 332.63 and 182.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.03, 332.63 and 182.71 is: 252.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.03 : 332.63 = 182.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.03/332.63 = 182.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.03x = 332.63 × 182.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.03x = 60,774.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,774.83/241.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.15

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