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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.14, 361.71 and 119.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.14, 361.71 and 119.24 is: 178.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.14 : 361.71 = 119.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.14/361.71 = 119.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.14x = 361.71 × 119.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.14x = 43,130.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,130.30/241.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.86

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