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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.65, 333.57 and 171.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.65, 333.57 and 171.72 is: 237.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.65 : 333.57 = 171.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.65/333.57 = 171.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.65x = 333.57 × 171.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.65x = 57,280.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,280.64/241.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.04

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