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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.74, 333.66 and 183.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.74, 333.66 and 183.60 is: 253.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.74 : 333.66 = 183.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.74/333.66 = 183.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.74x = 333.66 × 183.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.74x = 61,259.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,259.98/241.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.41

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