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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.83, 362.16 and 176.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.83, 362.16 and 176.76 is: 264.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.83 : 362.16 = 176.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.83/362.16 = 176.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.83x = 362.16 × 176.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.83x = 64,015.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,015.40/241.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.71

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