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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.96, 362.44 and 176.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.96, 362.44 and 176.76 is: 264.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.96 : 362.44 = 176.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.96/362.44 = 176.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.96x = 362.44 × 176.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.96x = 64,064.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,064.89/241.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.77

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