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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.45, 362.24 and 111.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.45, 362.24 and 111.35 is: 167.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.45 : 362.24 = 111.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.45/362.24 = 111.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.45x = 362.24 × 111.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.45x = 40,333.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,333.47/241.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.05

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