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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.16, 332.85 and 171.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.16, 332.85 and 171.15 is: 236.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.16 : 332.85 = 171.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.16/332.85 = 171.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.16x = 332.85 × 171.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.16x = 56,967.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,967.28/241.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.23

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