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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.55, 362.43 and 119.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.55, 362.43 and 119.78 is: 179.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.55 : 362.43 = 119.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.55/362.43 = 119.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.55x = 362.43 × 119.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.55x = 43,412.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,412.77/241.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.73

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