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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.79, 362.72 and 120.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.79, 362.72 and 120.05 is: 180.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.79 : 362.72 = 120.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.79/362.72 = 120.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.79x = 362.72 × 120.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.79x = 43,543.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,543.02/241.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.08

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