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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.10, 360.71 and 183.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.10, 360.71 and 183.49 is: 274.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.10 : 360.71 = 183.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.10/360.71 = 183.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.10x = 360.71 × 183.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.10x = 66,186.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,186.68/241.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.52

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