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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.10, 361.46 and 172.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.10, 361.46 and 172.58 is: 258.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.10 : 361.46 = 172.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.10/361.46 = 172.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.10x = 361.46 × 172.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.10x = 62,380.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,380.77/241.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.73

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