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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.53, 361.97 and 111.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.53, 361.97 and 111.24 is: 166.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.53 : 361.97 = 111.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.53/361.97 = 111.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.53x = 361.97 × 111.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.53x = 40,266.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,266.11/241.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.71

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