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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.08, 361.62 and 78.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.08, 361.62 and 78.78 is: 118.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.08 : 361.62 = 78.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.08/361.62 = 78.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.08x = 361.62 × 78.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.08x = 28,488.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,488.42/241.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.17

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