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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.14, 361.88 and 180.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.14, 361.88 and 180.39 is: 270.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.14 : 361.88 = 180.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.14/361.88 = 180.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.14x = 361.88 × 180.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.14x = 65,278.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,278.63/241.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.71

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