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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.99, 333.82 and 179.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.99, 333.82 and 179.62 is: 247.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.99 : 333.82 = 179.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.99/333.82 = 179.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.99x = 333.82 × 179.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.99x = 59,960.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,960.14/241.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.78

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