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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.29, 361.89 and 111.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.29, 361.89 and 111.29 is: 166.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.29 : 361.89 = 111.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.29/361.89 = 111.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.29x = 361.89 × 111.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.29x = 40,272.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,272.93/241.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.91

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