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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.13, 361.83 and 112.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.13, 361.83 and 112.88 is: 169.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.13 : 361.83 = 112.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.13/361.83 = 112.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.13x = 361.83 × 112.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.13x = 40,843.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,843.37/241.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.38

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