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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.26, 333.12 and 179.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.26, 333.12 and 179.18 is: 247.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.26 : 333.12 = 179.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.26/333.12 = 179.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.26x = 333.12 × 179.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.26x = 59,688.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,688.44/241.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.40

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