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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.93, 362.96 and 120.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.93, 362.96 and 120.29 is: 180.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.93 : 362.96 = 120.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.93/362.96 = 120.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.93x = 362.96 × 120.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.93x = 43,659.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,659.86/241.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.47

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