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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.04, 361.50 and 78.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.04, 361.50 and 78.66 is: 117.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.04 : 361.50 = 78.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.04/361.50 = 78.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.04x = 361.50 × 78.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.04x = 28,435.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,435.59/241.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.97

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