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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.36, 362 and 113.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.36, 362 and 113.12 is: 169.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.36 : 362 = 113.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.36/362 = 113.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.36x = 362 × 113.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.36x = 40,949.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,949.44/241.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.66

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