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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.72, 362.70 and 170.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.72, 362.70 and 170.04 is: 255.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.72 : 362.70 = 170.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.72/362.70 = 170.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.72x = 362.70 × 170.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.72x = 61,673.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,673.51/241.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.14

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