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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.53, 333.35 and 179.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.53, 333.35 and 179.43 is: 247.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.53 : 333.35 = 179.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.53/333.35 = 179.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.53x = 333.35 × 179.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.53x = 59,812.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,812.99/241.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.64

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