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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.14, 333.12 and 176

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.14, 333.12 and 176 is: 243.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.14 : 333.12 = 176 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.14/333.12 = 176/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.14x = 333.12 × 176
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.14x = 58,629.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,629.12/241.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.13

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