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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.46, 362.22 and 118.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.46, 362.22 and 118.10 is: 177.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.46 : 362.22 = 118.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.46/362.22 = 118.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.46x = 362.22 × 118.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.46x = 42,778.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,778.18/241.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.16

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