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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.42, 361.77 and 119.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.42, 361.77 and 119.53 is: 179.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.42 : 361.77 = 119.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.42/361.77 = 119.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.42x = 361.77 × 119.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.42x = 43,242.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,242.37/241.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.12

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