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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.84, 362.63 and 119.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.84, 362.63 and 119.96 is: 179.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.84 : 362.63 = 119.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.84/362.63 = 119.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.84x = 362.63 × 119.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.84x = 43,499.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,499.58/241.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.87

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