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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.18, 362.04 and 119.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.18, 362.04 and 119.56 is: 179.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.18 : 362.04 = 119.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.18/362.04 = 119.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.18x = 362.04 × 119.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.18x = 43,285.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,285.50/241.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.47

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