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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.70, 361.99 and 176.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.70, 361.99 and 176.54 is: 264.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.70 : 361.99 = 176.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.70/361.99 = 176.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.70x = 361.99 × 176.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.70x = 63,907.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,907.35/241.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.40

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