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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.02, 360.99 and 119.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.02, 360.99 and 119.02 is: 178.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.02 : 360.99 = 119.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.02/360.99 = 119.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.02x = 360.99 × 119.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.02x = 42,965.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,965.03/241.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.26

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