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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.40, 361.70 and 117.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.40, 361.70 and 117.86 is: 176.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.40 : 361.70 = 117.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.40/361.70 = 117.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.40x = 361.70 × 117.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.40x = 42,629.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,629.96/241.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.59

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