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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.40, 361.55 and 172.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.40, 361.55 and 172.55 is: 258.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.40 : 361.55 = 172.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.40/361.55 = 172.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.40x = 361.55 × 172.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.40x = 62,385.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,385.45/241.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.43

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