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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.06, 332.31 and 179.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.06, 332.31 and 179.10 is: 246.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.06 : 332.31 = 179.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.06/332.31 = 179.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.06x = 332.31 × 179.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.06x = 59,516.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,516.72/241.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.90

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