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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.06, 361.82 and 119.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.06, 361.82 and 119.41 is: 179.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.06 : 361.82 = 119.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.06/361.82 = 119.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.06x = 361.82 × 119.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.06x = 43,204.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,204.93/241.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.23

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