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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.16, 332.28 and 175.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.16, 332.28 and 175.52 is: 241.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.16 : 332.28 = 175.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.16/332.28 = 175.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.16x = 332.28 × 175.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.16x = 58,321.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,321.79/241.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.84

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