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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.43, 362.04 and 111.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.43, 362.04 and 111.42 is: 167.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.43 : 362.04 = 111.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.43/362.04 = 111.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.43x = 362.04 × 111.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.43x = 40,338.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,338.50/241.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.09

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