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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.42, 333.21 and 171.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.42, 333.21 and 171.58 is: 236.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.42 : 333.21 = 171.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.42/333.21 = 171.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.42x = 333.21 × 171.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.42x = 57,172.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,172.17/241.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.82

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