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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.07, 360.65 and 172.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.07, 360.65 and 172.71 is: 258.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.07 : 360.65 = 172.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.07/360.65 = 172.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.07x = 360.65 × 172.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.07x = 62,288.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,288.29/241.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.39

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