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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.60, 362.80 and 173.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.60, 362.80 and 173.60 is: 260.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.60 : 362.80 = 173.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.60/362.80 = 173.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.60x = 362.80 × 173.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.60x = 62,982.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,982.08/241.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.69

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