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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.94, 333.47 and 176.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.94, 333.47 and 176.33 is: 243.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.94 : 333.47 = 176.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.94/333.47 = 176.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.94x = 333.47 × 176.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.94x = 58,802.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,802.04/241.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.04

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