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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.99, 363.11 and 173.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.99, 363.11 and 173.65 is: 260.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.99 : 363.11 = 173.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.99/363.11 = 173.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.99x = 363.11 × 173.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.99x = 63,054.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,054.05/241.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.56

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