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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.20, 361.62 and 176.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.20, 361.62 and 176.04 is: 263.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.20 : 361.62 = 176.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.20/361.62 = 176.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.20x = 361.62 × 176.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.20x = 63,659.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,659.58/241.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.93

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