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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.69, 362.23 and 111.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.69, 362.23 and 111.66 is: 167.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.69 : 362.23 = 111.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.69/362.23 = 111.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.69x = 362.23 × 111.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.69x = 40,446.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,446.60/241.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.35

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