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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.18, 332.61 and 175.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.18, 332.61 and 175.57 is: 242.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.18 : 332.61 = 175.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.18/332.61 = 175.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.18x = 332.61 × 175.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.18x = 58,394.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,394.85/241.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.12

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