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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.71, 333.48 and 179.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.71, 333.48 and 179.76 is: 248.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.71 : 333.48 = 179.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.71/333.48 = 179.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.71x = 333.48 × 179.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.71x = 59,946.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,946.36/241.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.01

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