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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.36, 361.63 and 111.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.36, 361.63 and 111.16 is: 166.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.36 : 361.63 = 111.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.36/361.63 = 111.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.36x = 361.63 × 111.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.36x = 40,198.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,198.79/241.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.55

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