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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.57, 362.15 and 111.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.57, 362.15 and 111.53 is: 167.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.57 : 362.15 = 111.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.57/362.15 = 111.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.57x = 362.15 × 111.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.57x = 40,390.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,390.59/241.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.20

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