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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.65, 334.10 and 182.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.65, 334.10 and 182.95 is: 252.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.65 : 334.10 = 182.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.65/334.10 = 182.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.65x = 334.10 × 182.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.65x = 61,123.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,123.18/241.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.94

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