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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.12, 361.38 and 119.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.12, 361.38 and 119.11 is: 178.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.12 : 361.38 = 119.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.12/361.38 = 119.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.12x = 361.38 × 119.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.12x = 43,043.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,043.97/241.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.52

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