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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.72, 362.80 and 120.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.72, 362.80 and 120.24 is: 180.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.72 : 362.80 = 120.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.72/362.80 = 120.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.72x = 362.80 × 120.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.72x = 43,623.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,623.07/241.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.47

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