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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.97, 363.02 and 79.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.97, 363.02 and 79.66 is: 119.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.97 : 363.02 = 79.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.97/363.02 = 79.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.97x = 363.02 × 79.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.97x = 28,918.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,918.17/241.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.51

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