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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.20, 361.88 and 111.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.20, 361.88 and 111.22 is: 166.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.20 : 361.88 = 111.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.20/361.88 = 111.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.20x = 361.88 × 111.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.20x = 40,248.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,248.29/241.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.87

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