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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.25, 361.87 and 111.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.25, 361.87 and 111.22 is: 166.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.25 : 361.87 = 111.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.25/361.87 = 111.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.25x = 361.87 × 111.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.25x = 40,248.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,248.03/241.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.83

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