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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.98, 363.30 and 173.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.98, 363.30 and 173.94 is: 261.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.98 : 363.30 = 173.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.98/363.30 = 173.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.98x = 363.30 × 173.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.98x = 63,192.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,192.40/241.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.15

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