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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.07, 361.80 and 111.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.07, 361.80 and 111.13 is: 166.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.07 : 361.80 = 111.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.07/361.80 = 111.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.07x = 361.80 × 111.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.07x = 40,206.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,206.48/241.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.78

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