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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.93, 363.06 and 118.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.93, 363.06 and 118.40 is: 177.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.93 : 363.06 = 118.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.93/363.06 = 118.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.93x = 363.06 × 118.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.93x = 42,984.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,984.49/241.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.68

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