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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.14, 361.53 and 119.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.14, 361.53 and 119.46 is: 179.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.14 : 361.53 = 119.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.14/361.53 = 119.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.14x = 361.53 × 119.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.14x = 43,188.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,188.37/241.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.10

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