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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.35, 362.02 and 176.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.35, 362.02 and 176.38 is: 264.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.35 : 362.02 = 176.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.35/362.02 = 176.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.35x = 362.02 × 176.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.35x = 63,853.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,853.09/241.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.57

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