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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.39, 362.19 and 113.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.39, 362.19 and 113.14 is: 169.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.39 : 362.19 = 113.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.39/362.19 = 113.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.39x = 362.19 × 113.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.39x = 40,978.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,978.18/241.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.76

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