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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.43, 361.79 and 173.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.43, 361.79 and 173.10 is: 259.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.43 : 361.79 = 173.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.43/361.79 = 173.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.43x = 361.79 × 173.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.43x = 62,624.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,624.98/241.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.39

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