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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.82, 333.81 and 171.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.82, 333.81 and 171.89 is: 237.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.82 : 333.81 = 171.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.82/333.81 = 171.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.82x = 333.81 × 171.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.82x = 57,376.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,376.07/241.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.27

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