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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.49, 361.72 and 111.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.49, 361.72 and 111.59 is: 167.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.49 : 361.72 = 111.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.49/361.72 = 111.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.49x = 361.72 × 111.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.49x = 40,364.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,364.96/241.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.15

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