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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.08, 361.34 and 111.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.08, 361.34 and 111.18 is: 166.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.08 : 361.34 = 111.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.08/361.34 = 111.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.08x = 361.34 × 111.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.08x = 40,173.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,173.78/241.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.64

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