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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.43, 362.07 and 117.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.43, 362.07 and 117.99 is: 176.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.43 : 362.07 = 117.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.43/362.07 = 117.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.43x = 362.07 × 117.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.43x = 42,720.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,720.64/241.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.95

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