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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.97, 363.03 and 118.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.97, 363.03 and 118.58 is: 177.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.97 : 363.03 = 118.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.97/363.03 = 118.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.97x = 363.03 × 118.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.97x = 43,047.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,047.50/241.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.90

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