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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.28, 361.43 and 111.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.28, 361.43 and 111.10 is: 166.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.28 : 361.43 = 111.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.28/361.43 = 111.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.28x = 361.43 × 111.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.28x = 40,153.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,153.07/241.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.42

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