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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.91, 363.15 and 173.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.91, 363.15 and 173.25 is: 260.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.91 : 363.15 = 173.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.91/363.15 = 173.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.91x = 363.15 × 173.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.91x = 62,915.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,915.74/241.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.08

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