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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.59, 362.39 and 113.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.59, 362.39 and 113.43 is: 170.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.59 : 362.39 = 113.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.59/362.39 = 113.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.59x = 362.39 × 113.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.59x = 41,105.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,105.33/241.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.15

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