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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.72, 362.23 and 180.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.72, 362.23 and 180.82 is: 270.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.72 : 362.23 = 180.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.72/362.23 = 180.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.72x = 362.23 × 180.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.72x = 65,497.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,497.98/241.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.97

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