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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.35, 332.99 and 171.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.35, 332.99 and 171.42 is: 236.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.35 : 332.99 = 171.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.35/332.99 = 171.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.35x = 332.99 × 171.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.35x = 57,080.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,080.29/241.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.50

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