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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.66, 362.55 and 119.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.66, 362.55 and 119.98 is: 180.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.66 : 362.55 = 119.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.66/362.55 = 119.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.66x = 362.55 × 119.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.66x = 43,498.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,498.75/241.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.00

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