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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.29, 362.07 and 119.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.29, 362.07 and 119.61 is: 179.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.29 : 362.07 = 119.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.29/362.07 = 119.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.29x = 362.07 × 119.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.29x = 43,307.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,307.19/241.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.48

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