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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.29, 361.67 and 183.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.29, 361.67 and 183.56 is: 275.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.29 : 361.67 = 183.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.29/361.67 = 183.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.29x = 361.67 × 183.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.29x = 66,385.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,385.42/241.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.13

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