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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.44, 362.08 and 172.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.44, 362.08 and 172.38 is: 258.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.44 : 362.08 = 172.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.44/362.08 = 172.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.44x = 362.08 × 172.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.44x = 62,415.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,415.35/241.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.51

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