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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.14, 360.78 and 183.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.14, 360.78 and 183.17 is: 274.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.14 : 360.78 = 183.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.14/360.78 = 183.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.14x = 360.78 × 183.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.14x = 66,084.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,084.07/241.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.05

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