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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.72, 362.70 and 155.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.72, 362.70 and 155.10 is: 232.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.72 : 362.70 = 155.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.72/362.70 = 155.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.72x = 362.70 × 155.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.72x = 56,254.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,254.77/241.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.73

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