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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.26, 362.07 and 119.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.26, 362.07 and 119.49 is: 179.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.26 : 362.07 = 119.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.26/362.07 = 119.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.26x = 362.07 × 119.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.26x = 43,263.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,263.74/241.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.32

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