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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.17, 361.67 and 78.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.17, 361.67 and 78.81 is: 118.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.17 : 361.67 = 78.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.17/361.67 = 78.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.17x = 361.67 × 78.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.17x = 28,503.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,503.21/241.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.19

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