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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.17, 361.71 and 78.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.17, 361.71 and 78.86 is: 118.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.17 : 361.71 = 78.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.17/361.71 = 78.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.17x = 361.71 × 78.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.17x = 28,522.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,522.64/241.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.27

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