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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.38, 362.17 and 180.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.38, 362.17 and 180.93 is: 271.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.38 : 362.17 = 180.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.38/362.17 = 180.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.38x = 362.17 × 180.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.38x = 65,529.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,529.00/241.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.48

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