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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.31, 332.85 and 179.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.31, 332.85 and 179.20 is: 247.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.31 : 332.85 = 179.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.31/332.85 = 179.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.31x = 332.85 × 179.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.31x = 59,646.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,646.72/241.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.18

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