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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.54, 362.27 and 111.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.54, 362.27 and 111.54 is: 167.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.54 : 362.27 = 111.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.54/362.27 = 111.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.54x = 362.27 × 111.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.54x = 40,405.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,405.23/241.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.28

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