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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.22, 361.90 and 117.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.22, 361.90 and 117.83 is: 176.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.22 : 361.90 = 117.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.22/361.90 = 117.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.22x = 361.90 × 117.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.22x = 42,642.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,642.68/241.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.78

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