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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.90, 362.82 and 118.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.90, 362.82 and 118.46 is: 177.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.90 : 362.82 = 118.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.90/362.82 = 118.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.90x = 362.82 × 118.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.90x = 42,979.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,979.66/241.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.68

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