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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.08, 332.85 and 174.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.08, 332.85 and 174.91 is: 241.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.08 : 332.85 = 174.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.08/332.85 = 174.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.08x = 332.85 × 174.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.08x = 58,217.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,217.92/241.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.49

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