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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.23, 332.67 and 175.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.23, 332.67 and 175.27 is: 241.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.23 : 332.67 = 175.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.23/332.67 = 175.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.23x = 332.67 × 175.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.23x = 58,306.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,306.98/241.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.71

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