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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.13, 332.75 and 175.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.13, 332.75 and 175.68 is: 242.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.13 : 332.75 = 175.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.13/332.75 = 175.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.13x = 332.75 × 175.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.13x = 58,459.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,459.21/241.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.44

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