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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.56, 332.94 and 183.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.56, 332.94 and 183.36 is: 252.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.56 : 332.94 = 183.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.56/332.94 = 183.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.56x = 332.94 × 183.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.56x = 61,047.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,047.88/241.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.72

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