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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.26, 361.50 and 180.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.26, 361.50 and 180.08 is: 269.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.26 : 361.50 = 180.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.26/361.50 = 180.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.26x = 361.50 × 180.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.26x = 65,098.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,098.92/241.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.83

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