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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.89, 362.98 and 173.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.89, 362.98 and 173.54 is: 260.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.89 : 362.98 = 173.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.89/362.98 = 173.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.89x = 362.98 × 173.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.89x = 62,992.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,992.67/241.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.42

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