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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.58, 333.42 and 179.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.58, 333.42 and 179.32 is: 247.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.58 : 333.42 = 179.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.58/333.42 = 179.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.58x = 333.42 × 179.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.58x = 59,788.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,788.87/241.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.49

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