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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.45, 362.13 and 111.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.45, 362.13 and 111.41 is: 167.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.45 : 362.13 = 111.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.45/362.13 = 111.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.45x = 362.13 × 111.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.45x = 40,344.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,344.90/241.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.09

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