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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.62, 362.08 and 173.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.62, 362.08 and 173.17 is: 259.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.62 : 362.08 = 173.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.62/362.08 = 173.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.62x = 362.08 × 173.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.62x = 62,701.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,701.39/241.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.50

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