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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.66, 333.38 and 182.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.66, 333.38 and 182.54 is: 251.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.66 : 333.38 = 182.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.66/333.38 = 182.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.66x = 333.38 × 182.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.66x = 60,855.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,855.19/241.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.82

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