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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.25, 362.03 and 119.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.25, 362.03 and 119.61 is: 179.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.25 : 362.03 = 119.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.25/362.03 = 119.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.25x = 362.03 × 119.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.25x = 43,301.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,301.81/241.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.49

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