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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.39, 362.01 and 117.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.39, 362.01 and 117.91 is: 176.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.39 : 362.01 = 117.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.39/362.01 = 117.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.39x = 362.01 × 117.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.39x = 42,684.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,684.83/241.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.83

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