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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.17, 332.64 and 182.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.17, 332.64 and 182.28 is: 251.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.17 : 332.64 = 182.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.17/332.64 = 182.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.17x = 332.64 × 182.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.17x = 60,633.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,633.62/241.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.41

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