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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.58, 333.19 and 175.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.58, 333.19 and 175.43 is: 241.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.58 : 333.19 = 175.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.58/333.19 = 175.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.58x = 333.19 × 175.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.58x = 58,451.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,451.92/241.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.96

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