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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.69, 362.54 and 113.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.69, 362.54 and 113.44 is: 170.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.69 : 362.54 = 113.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.69/362.54 = 113.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.69x = 362.54 × 113.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.69x = 41,126.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,126.54/241.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.16

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