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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.12, 361.34 and 172.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.12, 361.34 and 172.67 is: 258.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.12 : 361.34 = 172.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.12/361.34 = 172.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.12x = 361.34 × 172.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.12x = 62,391.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,391.71/241.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.76

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