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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.69, 362.06 and 180.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.69, 362.06 and 180.87 is: 270.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.69 : 362.06 = 180.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.69/362.06 = 180.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.69x = 362.06 × 180.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.69x = 65,487.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,487.60/241.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.96

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