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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.35, 333.18 and 176.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.35, 333.18 and 176.01 is: 242.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.35 : 333.18 = 176.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.35/333.18 = 176.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.35x = 333.18 × 176.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.35x = 58,643.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,643.01/241.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.98

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