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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.56, 360.95 and 172.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.56, 360.95 and 172.71 is: 258.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.56 : 360.95 = 172.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.56/360.95 = 172.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.56x = 360.95 × 172.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.56x = 62,338.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,338.81/241.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.07

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