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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.44, 333.06 and 182.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.44, 333.06 and 182.58 is: 251.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.44 : 333.06 = 182.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.44/333.06 = 182.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.44x = 333.06 × 182.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.44x = 60,810.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,810.09/241.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.86

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