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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.49, 362.32 and 111.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.49, 362.32 and 111.55 is: 167.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.49 : 362.32 = 111.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.49/362.32 = 111.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.49x = 362.32 × 111.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.49x = 40,415.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,415.33/241.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.36

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