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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.41, 361.94 and 119.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.41, 361.94 and 119.51 is: 179.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.41 : 361.94 = 119.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.41/361.94 = 119.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.41x = 361.94 × 119.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.41x = 43,255.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,255.45/241.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.18

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