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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.65, 362.49 and 171.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.65, 362.49 and 171.60 is: 257.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.65 : 362.49 = 171.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.65/362.49 = 171.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.65x = 362.49 × 171.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.65x = 62,203.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,203.28/241.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.41

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