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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.33, 361.70 and 111.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.33, 361.70 and 111.15 is: 166.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.33 : 361.70 = 111.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.33/361.70 = 111.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.33x = 361.70 × 111.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.33x = 40,200.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,200.59/241.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.58

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