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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.87, 362.17 and 119.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.87, 362.17 and 119.81 is: 179.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.87 : 362.17 = 119.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.87/362.17 = 119.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.87x = 362.17 × 119.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.87x = 43,392.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,392.64/241.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.41

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