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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.23, 361.53 and 175.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.23, 361.53 and 175.57 is: 263.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.23 : 361.53 = 175.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.23/361.53 = 175.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.23x = 361.53 × 175.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.23x = 63,473.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,473.82/241.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.13

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