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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.03, 361.36 and 119.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.03, 361.36 and 119.22 is: 178.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.03 : 361.36 = 119.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.03/361.36 = 119.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.03x = 361.36 × 119.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.03x = 43,081.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,081.34/241.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.74

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