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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.35, 333.18 and 182.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.35, 333.18 and 182.26 is: 251.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.35 : 333.18 = 182.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.35/333.18 = 182.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.35x = 333.18 × 182.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.35x = 60,725.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,725.80/241.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.61

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