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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.67, 362.43 and 119.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.67, 362.43 and 119.76 is: 179.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.67 : 362.43 = 119.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.67/362.43 = 119.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.67x = 362.43 × 119.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.67x = 43,404.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,404.62/241.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.61

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