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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.46, 332.94 and 174.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.46, 332.94 and 174.93 is: 241.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.46 : 332.94 = 174.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.46/332.94 = 174.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.46x = 332.94 × 174.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.46x = 58,241.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,241.93/241.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.21

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