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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.42, 361.78 and 119.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.42, 361.78 and 119.54 is: 179.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.42 : 361.78 = 119.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.42/361.78 = 119.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.42x = 361.78 × 119.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.42x = 43,248.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,248.46/241.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.14

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