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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.59, 362.38 and 119.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.59, 362.38 and 119.82 is: 179.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.59 : 362.38 = 119.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.59/362.38 = 119.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.59x = 362.38 × 119.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.59x = 43,417.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,417.96/241.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.72

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