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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.71, 362.68 and 111.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.71, 362.68 and 111.63 is: 167.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.71 : 362.68 = 111.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.71/362.68 = 111.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.71x = 362.68 × 111.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.71x = 40,485.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,485.01/241.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.49

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