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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.04, 362.25 and 119.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.04, 362.25 and 119.39 is: 179.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.04 : 362.25 = 119.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.04/362.25 = 119.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.04x = 362.25 × 119.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.04x = 43,249.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,249.03/241.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.43

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