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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.96, 333.76 and 183.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.96, 333.76 and 183.64 is: 253.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.96 : 333.76 = 183.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.96/333.76 = 183.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.96x = 333.76 × 183.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.96x = 61,291.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,291.69/241.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.31

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