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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.10, 361.70 and 78.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.10, 361.70 and 78.77 is: 118.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.10 : 361.70 = 78.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.10/361.70 = 78.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.10x = 361.70 × 78.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.10x = 28,492.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,492.70/241.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.18

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