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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.41, 361.80 and 173.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.41, 361.80 and 173.37 is: 259.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.41 : 361.80 = 173.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.41/361.80 = 173.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.41x = 361.80 × 173.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.41x = 62,725.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,725.27/241.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.83

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