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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.38, 362.42 and 173.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.38, 362.42 and 173.29 is: 260.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.38 : 362.42 = 173.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.38/362.42 = 173.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.38x = 362.42 × 173.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.38x = 62,804.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,804.29/241.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.19

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