Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.60, 361.68 and 177.76
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 241.60, 361.68 and 177.76 is: 266.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
241.60 : 361.68 = 177.76 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
241.60/361.68 = 177.76/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
241.60x = 361.68 × 177.76 - Step 4: Simplify right side
241.60x = 64,292.24 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 64,292.24/241.60 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 266.11
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