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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.01, 361.53 and 78.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.01, 361.53 and 78.71 is: 118.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.01 : 361.53 = 78.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.01/361.53 = 78.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.01x = 361.53 × 78.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.01x = 28,454.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,454.22/241.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.06

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