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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.05, 361.53 and 119.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.05, 361.53 and 119.25 is: 178.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.05 : 361.53 = 119.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.05/361.53 = 119.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.05x = 361.53 × 119.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.05x = 43,112.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,112.45/241.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.85

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