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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.48, 362.94 and 113.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.48, 362.94 and 113.32 is: 170.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.48 : 362.94 = 113.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.48/362.94 = 113.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.48x = 362.94 × 113.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.48x = 41,128.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,128.36/241.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.32

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