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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.17, 332.67 and 153.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.17, 332.67 and 153.75 is: 212.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.17 : 332.67 = 153.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.17/332.67 = 153.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.17x = 332.67 × 153.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.17x = 51,148.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,148.01/241.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.08

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