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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.94, 333.69 and 176.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.94, 333.69 and 176.46 is: 243.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.94 : 333.69 = 176.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.94/333.69 = 176.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.94x = 333.69 × 176.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.94x = 58,882.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,882.94/241.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.38

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