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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.59, 361.35 and 183.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.59, 361.35 and 183.18 is: 273.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.59 : 361.35 = 183.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.59/361.35 = 183.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.59x = 361.35 × 183.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.59x = 66,192.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,192.09/241.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.99

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