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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.52, 361.60 and 183.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.52, 361.60 and 183.98 is: 275.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.52 : 361.60 = 183.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.52/361.60 = 183.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.52x = 361.60 × 183.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.52x = 66,527.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,527.17/241.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.45

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