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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.28, 332.47 and 171.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.28, 332.47 and 171.42 is: 236.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.28 : 332.47 = 171.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.28/332.47 = 171.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.28x = 332.47 × 171.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.28x = 56,990.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,990.97/241.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.20

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