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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241, 361.42 and 110.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241, 361.42 and 110.96 is: 166.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241 : 361.42 = 110.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241/361.42 = 110.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241x = 361.42 × 110.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241x = 40,103.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,103.16/241
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.40

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