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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.62, 361.96 and 119.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.62, 361.96 and 119.74 is: 179.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.62 : 361.96 = 119.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.62/361.96 = 119.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.62x = 361.96 × 119.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.62x = 43,341.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,341.09/241.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.38

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